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HY03 XRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

238,821 mi
Last recorded238,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 238,821 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 238,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 238,807 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 211,726 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+ outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill pannel weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill pannel weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 211,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced interacting (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+ outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill pannel weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill pannel weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 201,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 201,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has corrosion hole (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has corrosion hole (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 189,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

steering rack has fluid staining on ,no visual leaks

Fail 4 Mar 2017 188,838 miles

Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired both sides (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

steering rack has fluid staining on ,no visual leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2016 174,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 159,728 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 159,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 143,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 134,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 125,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both wipers split but clearing screen

damage osf inner doorhandle////slow retraction mid front seatbelt

front exhaust join rusty

rear door top catch loose

slight uneven rear braking

Fail 24 Feb 2012 125,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both wipers split but clearing screen

damage osf inner doorhandle////slow retraction mid front seatbelt

front exhaust join rusty

rear door top catch loose

slight uneven rear braking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 115,138 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,904 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 89,823 miles

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

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,226 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 70,226 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,345 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 43,178 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HY03 XRX, 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 XRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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