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HY53 OLE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and weak

Nearside Inner sill holed and weak

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and low inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer sill holed and weak

Offside Front out rigger holed and weak

Offside Inner sill holed and weak

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

general corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2017 127,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area within (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and weak

Nearside Inner sill holed and weak

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and low inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer sill holed and weak

Offside Front out rigger holed and weak

Offside Inner sill holed and weak

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

general corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 120,802 miles

Nearside inner sills corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside wiper blade ends split

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 120,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

Offside Front 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

Nearside inner sills corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside wiper blade ends split

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,317 miles

off side inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 96,074 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 wiper blade perished.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,220 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,144 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,122 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but not showing white to rear

Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,122 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but not showing white to rear

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,571 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,761 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,761 miles

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

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

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 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 OLE, 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 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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