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MX53 HHV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,604 mi
Last recorded110,604 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,604 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to nearside sill

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside sill

Nearside & offside front door step sills have been repaired

Nearside & offside side repeater lenses missing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal not allowing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,604 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to nearside sill

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside sill

Nearside & offside front door step sills have been repaired

Nearside & offside side repeater lenses missing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal not allowing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner step corroded and holed, outside prescribed area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outersill corroded and holed, outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 120,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner step corroded and holed, outside prescribed area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outersill corroded and holed, outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,005 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,267 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,319 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,317 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,521 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 65,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,055 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 6 Aug 2008 42,054 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear lamp units filled with water

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,408 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 31,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MX53 HHV 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 MX53 HHV, 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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MX53 HHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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