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HY53 OLT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,695 mi
Last recorded173,695 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 173,695 miles

extensive welding to nearside and offside front and rear inner and outer sills

Fail 10 Jan 2019 173,320 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rear x 2 rear tyres scrubbed outer walls (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 161,969 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 161,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2017 153,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2014 139,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat base torn

exhaust front pipe rubber split

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear backplates heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 139,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

drivers seat base torn

exhaust front pipe rubber split

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear backplates heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine mil light on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,913 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine mil light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,871 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 109,871 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,446 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 93,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 5 Aug 2010 77,028 miles

2 back discs worn

2 front brake discs worn .

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,608 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

long travel on handbrake

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,918 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,899 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,368 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 OLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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