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HY03 XSE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,234 mi
Last recorded152,234 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 152,234 miles

both front outer cv boots are slightly lose

lots of general corrosion under side of van

play in both front antiroll bar "D" bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2016 152,234 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp unit is smashed , showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

both front outer cv boots are slightly lose

lots of general corrosion under side of van

play in both front antiroll bar "D" bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2015 143,900 miles

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

corrosion in nearside inner and outer bodysills

Fail 18 Feb 2015 143,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion in nearside inner and outer bodysills

Pass 13 Feb 2014 135,212 miles

both inner and outer bodysills corroded

general chassis corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2014 135,212 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner and outer bodysills corroded

general chassis corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2012 114,028 miles

inner cv gaitor split n/s and o/s

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,028 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

inner cv gaitor split n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,022 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,346 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside 1/4 of front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake efficiency close to mimimum

offside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,344 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside 1/4 of front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,355 miles

n/s inner cv boot split, both front brake hoses badly perrished, o/s/f tyre on legal limit, deep cut to n/s/r tyre tread, n/s side door not opening, various dents to bodywork,

slight wear / corrosion to rear brake discs, o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, tyree tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 1.6mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 195/70/15c

Fail 22 Feb 2008 80,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s inner cv boot split, both front brake hoses badly perrished, o/s/f tyre on legal limit, deep cut to n/s/r tyre tread, n/s side door not opening, various dents to bodywork,

slight wear / corrosion to rear brake discs, o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, tyree tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 1.6mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 195/70/15c

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,751 miles

battery in poor condition struggling to start.

both front flexi brake hoses perishing and starting to split not exposing inner cords.

crack to o/s/r light lens and o/s/f side repeater, n/s/f bumper loose.

n/s/r sliding door fixed in place, both side repeaters faded.

o/s/f tyre approching wear limit of 1.6mm and wearing on inner edge.

poor beam pattern to n/s/f head lamp.

stone chip to windscreen, dents aand scratches to bodywork.

tread depths:n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 2mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size:195/70/15C.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 70,734 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,984 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 XSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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