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HV53 SNK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,619 mi
Last recorded149,619 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 SNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 149,619 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 144,588 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 144,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 135,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 127,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 127,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 118,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 99,843 miles

bad oil leak comming from high at back of engine

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2006 76,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised front screen cracked offside bottom corner out side swept area

Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advised front screen cracked offside bottom corner out side swept area

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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HV53 SNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV53 SNK, 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 HV53 SNK registered?

HV53 SNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HV53 SNK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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