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HY03 XRF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

208,982 mi
Last recorded208,982 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 208,982 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 205,474 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 201,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing off on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

General slight play in steering rack.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 201,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing off on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

General slight play in steering rack.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 197,587 miles

Clunking heard and felt through steering but no obvious wear/play.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 193,831 miles

Both head light beam patterns getting faint.

Clunking from steering rack.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Door mirror slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Out rigger corroded

Nearside Middle out rigger corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror slightly insecure.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Out rigger corroded.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 193,202 miles

front exhaust rubber split

front tyres are 235/55/17 rear tyres are 235/50/17

nearside rear shock absorber cover worn

slight blow at front exhaust at bracket area

Fail 5 Jun 2018 193,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust rubber split

front tyres are 235/55/17 rear tyres are 235/50/17

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear shock absorber cover worn

slight blow at front exhaust at bracket area

Pass 20 Mar 2017 190,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack end slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn off outer edge

Offside Front Steering rack end slight play

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 186,009 miles

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

Nearside Front inner disc corroded

Offside Front brake slight fluctuation

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/rear tyre outer edge worn & inner wall damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 185,996 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp not working (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front inner disc corroded

Offside Front brake slight fluctuation

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/rear tyre outer edge worn & inner wall damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 175,135 miles

Different size tyres front & rear

Engine oil level low

Front exhaust rubber split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 168,774 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r hand brakecable outter casing broken

Fail 14 Dec 2013 168,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r hand brakecable outter casing broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 158,657 miles

front bumper is damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 27 Jun 2012 158,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front bumper is damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 153,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 153,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,645 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 142,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,324 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 124,322 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 105,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 84,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,206 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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HY03 XRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HY03 XRF, 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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HY03 XRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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