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HT03 PGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 PGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2017 110,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame rear mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with head light on main beam. (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 103,912 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,266 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,448 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s & n/s park brake cable stiking

Fail 27 Nov 2012 84,448 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s & n/s park brake cable stiking

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,354 miles

n/s rear parck brake sticking

Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,354 miles

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

n/s rear parck brake sticking

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,047 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CENTER EXHAUST CORRODED AND CLAMP CORRODED

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,316 miles

CENTER EXHAUST JOINT/CLAMP CORRODED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 70,316 miles

CENTER EXHAUST JOINT/CLAMP CORRODED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,970 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox selector shaft worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,560 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,145 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 PGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PGZ, 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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What year was HT03 PGZ registered?

HT03 PGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for HT03 PGZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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