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HX53 KFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,358 mi
Last recorded174,358 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 174,358 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 162,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front door corroded and wing.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield detached.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 147,855 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 131,147 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 131,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,625 miles

o/s seat belt frayed.

parking brake effort low for make & model.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 111,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s seat belt frayed.

parking brake effort low for make & model.

wipers may not clear screen effectively when washers working.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 95,684 miles

check o/s headlamp bulb for correct fit.

remove/secure exhaust silencer heat shield.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,857 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)

click from steering column

parking brake lever travel becoming excessive

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,253 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,267 miles

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

handbrake travel

slight oil leak from engine

small cuts to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2006 47,162 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 KFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KFN, 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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HX53 KFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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