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HY53 OJO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,190 mi
Last recorded169,190 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 169,190 miles

Both rear lamp units damaged

General underbody corrosion present

Nearside wing repeater lense missing

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 169,189 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes............. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes............ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear lamp units damaged

General underbody corrosion present

Nearside wing repeater lense missing

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 156,618 miles

General underbody body corrosion

Nearside front tyre getting low

Both rear lamp units damaged

Front brake discs corroded and

Nearside front wing repeater lense missing

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Fail 3 Sep 2018 156,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear lamp units damaged

Front brake discs corroded and

General underbody body corrosion

Nearside front tyre getting low

Nearside front wing repeater lense missing

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,425 miles

Front brake discs worn

O/s outer sill rusty

Various points of under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2017 146,422 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

O/s outer sill rusty

Oil level low

Various points of under body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,030 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,030 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2015 118,800 miles

195/70 x 15C

Front and rear brake pads worn

Offside and nearside inner CV gaiters heavily perished

Various sill corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 114,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2014 114,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 110,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,636 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 103,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,185 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,215 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

long brake pedle travel( new linnings fitted to all four wheels) advise 300 mls bedding in period

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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HY53 OJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY53 OJO, 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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HY53 OJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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