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HY53 OJV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,698 mi
Last recorded129,698 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 129,698 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe to body areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area by rear radius arm to body fixing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill near seat belt lower fixing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe to body areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misted/dirty internally (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area by rear radius arm to body fixing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill near seat belt lower fixing (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion in body throughout vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,535 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front inner driveshaft gaitors are deteriorating

vehicle body generally corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 105,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres all round perishing within treads slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 99,205 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both sides front wiper blade rubbers are splitting

Fail 16 Mar 2011 93,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front wiper blade rubbers are splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,422 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sides front wiper blade rubbers splitting

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,760 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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HY53 OJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OJV, 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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What year was HY53 OJV registered?

HY53 OJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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