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HX03 LGE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 LGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,658 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front jacking point corroded / poor condition

o/s rear shock in poor condition

o/s rear tyre going out of shape

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2025 109,494 miles

o/s front jacking point corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2024 107,747 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around body mount and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 107,738 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around body mount and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,487 miles

Corrosion forming around O/S/F jacking point

Windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,049 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,196 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,736 miles

chip in windscreen

slight exhaust blow

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

twist in n/s front brake hose

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,251 miles

corrosion forming on rear section of n/s inner silll

o/s front tyre low and in poor condition

rear tyres low and in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,251 miles

Brake hose twisted n/s front (3.6.B.4c)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1n)

corrosion forming on rear section of n/s inner silll

o/s front tyre low and in poor condition

rear tyres low and in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,305 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s n.plate lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,540 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,463 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 7 Mar 2006 43,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

hand brake travel

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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HX03 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HX03 LGE, 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 HX03 LGE registered?

HX03 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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