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HX03 RVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 119,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,500 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside handbrake cable outer casing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,530 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer hand brake cable in poor condition

rear shocks outer casings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 84,914 miles

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

Nearside 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 insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box mount not attached but system adequately secured

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,181 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

o/s & n/s rear tyre side walls perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,355 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

o/s & n/s rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,632 miles

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

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

slight perish to nsr tyre sidewall.

slight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,242 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,230 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 RVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

HX03 RVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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