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HX03 RWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

176,001 mi
Last recorded176,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 176,001 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 175,175 miles

Slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2024 173,443 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamping bolt broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 173,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamping bolt broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 171,518 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 171,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 169,927 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 169,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger beside rear spring holed, in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished/cracking and starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 168,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 168,415 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 168,412 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges electical kook up lose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Spare tyre defective

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2019 163,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central brace plate, inner sill to chassis. corroded away, (non-load/structural area.) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on both inner sills, chassis area and parts of bodywork, outer sills, wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 163,444 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central brace plate, inner sill to chassis. corroded away, (non-load/structural area.) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Emits white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Emits white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on both inner sills, chassis area and parts of bodywork, outer sills, wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 157,469 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General corrosion on both inner sills, chassis area and parts of bodywork, outer sills, wheel arches etc (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,055 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Mar 2016 144,055 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 136,498 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 136,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

requires brake fluid change

Fail 2 Apr 2014 129,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

requires brake fluid change

Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 112,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,859 miles

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)

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

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

noise from nearside front suspension but on play found

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 75,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,354 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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HX03 RWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RWZ, 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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HX03 RWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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