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HX03 VWH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,812 mi
Last recorded132,812 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 132,812 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer sidewall

slight leak from rear exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2014 132,790 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer sidewall

slight leak from rear exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,802 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 121,787 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,189 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 114,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

n/s/f brake disc rusted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,201 miles

Some corrosion on power steering pipes

Some damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2010 103,196 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Some corrosion on power steering pipes

Some damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Vacuum pipe fouling steering coloum

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,574 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 99,574 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 91,474 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 91,474 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,319 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight play in rack

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,984 miles

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

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 VWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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