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HT03 PGV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Bronze Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 PGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play wear in both front anti-roll bar link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/outer panels/inner/outer sills etc also vehicle has been extensively welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake effort imbalance o/s rear

Fail 26 Feb 2022

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play wear in both front anti-roll bar link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/outer panels/inner/outer sills etc also vehicle has been extensively welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose inner mounting fixing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake effort imbalance o/s rear

Pass 6 Mar 2021 174,104 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 174,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to inner sill seperated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front both sides inner wings corroded & holed nearside plated not seam welded

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped & cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release faulty and nearside headlamp chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2020
Pass 22 Feb 2019 162,708 miles

under body corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 155,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 144,645 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 144,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f headlight lense detoriation

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

power steering pipes corrosion slight seep

Pass 28 Oct 2013 138,984 miles

chip in zone a of windowscreen

front brake discs wear and corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f wing indicator fading

power steering pipes corrosion

underbody corrosion thourghout the vech.

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2013 138,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chip in zone a of windowscreen

front brake discs wear and corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f wing indicator fading

power steering pipes corrosion

underbody corrosion thourghout the vech.

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 134,419 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf & osf sills damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 134,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf & osf sills damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,838 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

rear seat has been removed from van when presented for retest

Fail 5 Oct 2011 127,833 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 119,726 miles

rear brake discs badley corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 11,880 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamp missing

nearside and offside front headlamps damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,234 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 79,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,767 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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HT03 PGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Bronze with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT03 PGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HT03 PGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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