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MD03 HTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 HTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general underbody and sills corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2020 124,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general underbody and sills corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 120,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 116,066 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle underbody has slight corrosion over an extensive area

Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,349 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 112,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,541 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,064 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 104,064 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,119 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

slight loss of grease from inner cv boot offside

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,078 miles

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

Oil leak

slight loss of grease from inner cv boot offside

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2010 93,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,711 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil springs corroded in places

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2009 89,711 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil springs corroded in places

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2008 84,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inner

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,358 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inner

Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,454 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 79,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,948 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 72,947 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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MD03 HTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD03 HTU, 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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MD03 HTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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