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HV03 WPY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

199,265 mi
Last recorded199,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 199,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 196,816 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 196,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 195,395 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 195,389 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 195,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Repair covered in filler materiel and undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2022 195,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 193,461 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 193,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 187,590 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 187,590 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 182,605 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park brake (1.1.18 (a))

Central Front seat belt obstructed by seat cover

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Jun 2018 173,713 miles

no rear seat belts

Pass 8 Jun 2017 168,688 miles

205/65 r16c

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 168,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

205/65 r16c

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 165,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside headlamp condensated

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 165,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside headlamp condensated

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 164,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 164,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 162,089 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 162,089 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 159,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 158,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 148,899 miles

NSF inner cv boot split

NSF lower arm front bush worn

Fail 17 Dec 2010 148,899 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

NSF inner cv boot split

NSF lower suspension arm front bush worn almost to excess

Pass 6 Apr 2010 141,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 141,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 129,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 129,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 115,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 101,297 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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HV03 WPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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