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HY53 OKO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,932 mi
Last recorded179,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 179,932 miles

off side outer and inner sill areas rusting

Fail 29 Jan 2016 179,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

off side outer and inner sill areas rusting

Pass 30 Jan 2015 168,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 168,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 153,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 153,028 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage

Fail 19 Apr 2013 153,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage

Pass 26 Apr 2012 151,090 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 151,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear service brakes recording low efforts

Pass 29 Apr 2011 149,292 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing

n/s and o/s inner cv boots split

Fail 28 Apr 2011 149,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing

n/s and o/s inner cv boots split

Pass 31 Mar 2010 143,142 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bonnet hinge bent

Fail 31 Mar 2010 143,142 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bonnet hinge bent

Fail 27 Feb 2009 138,919 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear brakes slight squeak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 138,919 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear brakes slight squeak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 117,957 miles

bulge in spare tyre

chips in windscreen

small hole in nearside front headlamp glass

Fail 29 Feb 2008 117,957 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

bulge in spare tyre

chips in windscreen

small hole in nearside front headlamp glass

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,775 miles

advise offside mirror glass †advise new wiper blades

Fail 14 Feb 2007 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise offside mirror glass †advise new wiper blades

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,248 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

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HY53 OKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HY53 OKO, 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 OKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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