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MD03 HVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,127 mi
Last recorded135,127 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 HVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 135,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,647 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 129,647 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,487 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 119,487 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 111,437 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside mirror casing damaged

slight crack on nearside mirror

Fail 19 Aug 2009 111,437 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside mirror casing damaged

slight crack on nearside mirror

Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,422 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,529 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 85,529 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)

O/s/f wheel slightly buckled.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,281 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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MD03 HVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HVX, 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 MD03 HVX registered?

MD03 HVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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