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HV03 WPA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,466 mi
Last recorded127,466 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 WPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear lamp damaged

engine covers fitted

mileage illumination n/w

Fail 14 Sep 2018 127,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp holed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear lamp damaged

engine covers fitted

mileage illumination n/w

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,304 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 115,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 115,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on limit (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear foot/handbrake only just met requirements

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,653 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 106,653 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 99,579 miles

rear tyres are2-3mm treads...

Fail 15 May 2015 99,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres are2-3mm treads...

Pass 16 May 2014 95,092 miles

various areas of sill/body panel corosion..not in prescribed MOT areas

Fail 16 May 2014 95,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various areas of sill/body panel corosion..not in prescribed MOT areas

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,733 miles

nearside inner door sill corroding

nearside outer doorsill corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

nearside inner door sill corroding

nearside outer doorsill corroding

wiper blades startin g to split

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,338 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

dash mileometer bulb not working

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,901 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,926 miles

rear number plate slightly weathered

Fail 20 Mar 2008 45,747 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate slightly weathered

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat belt has minior furing of the webbing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 28,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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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HV03 WPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HV03 WPA, 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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HV03 WPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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