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HT53 KUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,682 mi
Last recorded262,682 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 262,682 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 251,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covered with under coating

Pass 7 Dec 2015 240,608 miles

Offside Front brake hose cracked slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2014 233,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 225,604 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 225,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 218,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 210,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 203,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 195,664 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 195,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 180,073 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 180,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

n\s rear lens has water in it

Pass 3 Jan 2008 141,887 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 140,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s washer pipe is split

Pass 15 Dec 2006 101,439 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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HT53 KUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HT53 KUC, 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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HT53 KUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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