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HX53 HTV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,054 mi
Last recorded169,054 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 HTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,054 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 169,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 135,977 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,937 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,937 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,454 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 72,394 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 72,305 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,392 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)

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

nearside headlight has poor pattern

offside headlight aim has poor pattern

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2011 34,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 34,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,936 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,981 miles

front discs poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,913 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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HX53 HTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HX53 HTV, 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 HX53 HTV registered?

HX53 HTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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