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HV53 VOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,129 mi
Last recorded133,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 VOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 133,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 117,316 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,037 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,498 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on the limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,037 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 58,890 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 58,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s headlamp glass cracked lamp showing condensation inside

n/s number plate light dim

o/s headlamp full of condensation

o/s/f seat belt showing fluffing along edges

rear discs lipped around edges

rear pads wearing low

tow bar fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,100 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs heavily lipped,scored and in poor condition

n/s headlamp glass cracked lamp showing condensation inside

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/f tytre worn on inside edge and wearing low on tread at 1.6mm-2.00mm

o/s headlamp full of condensation

o/s/f seat belt showing fluffing along edges

rear discs lipped around edges

rear pads wearing low

tow bar fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

cooolant leak

discs worn and rusty

slight play in near side front suspension

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,590 miles

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

rear discs pitted

rear tyres perrished

Fail 17 Nov 2010 41,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs pitted

rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,005 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 69,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,576 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,067 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,052 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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HV53 VOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VOJ, 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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HV53 VOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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