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LM52 JHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 JHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 68,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,483 miles

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,167 miles

Both front inner wing support panels corroded but not structural time of test

Coolant leak water pump area (strong advise)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge+perished

centre exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 52,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front inner wing support panels corroded but not structural time of test

Coolant leak water pump area (strong advise)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge+perished

centre exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,919 miles

Both front inner wing panels corroded but not structural time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated strong advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,466 miles

Both front inner panels corroded but not structural time of test

Nearside front tyre perished

Oil leak from gearbox area but pool isn't more than 75mm time of test (strong advise)

Slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Fail 30 Aug 2022 47,466 miles

Both front inner panels corroded but not structural time of test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak from gearbox area but pool isn't more than 75mm time of test (strong advise)

Slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Fail 27 Nov 2021 47,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 41,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 40,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 29,893 miles

front inner panels corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 29,893 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front inner panels corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 29,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 28,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner top arch corroded in engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,663 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 27,662 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 25,596 miles

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

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

exhaust system coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,396 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,792 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,857 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,832 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,786 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 15,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,213 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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LM52 JHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM52 JHZ, 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 LM52 JHZ registered?

LM52 JHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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