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HT03 REP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,096 mi
Last recorded173,096 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 REP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 173,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

corrosion all around

Pass 28 Mar 2024 165,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 165,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 158,592 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,345 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 153,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,354 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2020 149,341 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 147,182 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 147,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 146,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 139,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 128,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,528 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 102,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

O/S/ and N/S steering rack gaiters twisted

SRS light illuminated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 97,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/S/ and N/S steering rack gaiters twisted

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

SRS light illuminated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,967 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,369 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 51,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,386 miles

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

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

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 REP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 REP, 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 22 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 REP registered?

HT03 REP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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