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HX03 XGE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,702 mi
Last recorded41,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,702 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 41,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,766 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 38,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 37,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,606 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,655 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 30,547 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Both front inner wing supports corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 30,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front inner sills corroded

Both front inner wing supports corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.m.m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.m.m (4.1.E.1)

power steering pipes corroded.

underbody corrosion present.

Pass 24 May 2017 27,813 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 27,813 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2016 27,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 27,254 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 26,410 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)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 26,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 25,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 25,570 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 23,930 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,770 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 11,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,382 miles

brake fluid residue on all calipers

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 XGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

HX03 XGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is HX03 XGE safe to buy?

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