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NV03 HLC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,334 mi
Last recorded106,334 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 106,334 miles

exhaust rubber missing but still sercure.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 106,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

exhaust rubber missing but still sercure.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,114 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

condensation in offside headlight

Fail 15 Nov 2013 80,481 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear offside rear light lens slight damage

Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,445 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear offside rear light lens slight damage

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,310 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 62,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,033 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front rear subframe mounting carroded

offside front rear subframe mounting carroded

rear disc's piited slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,227 miles

alternator noisy

crack in offside rear lamp lense

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 59,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

alternator noisy

crack in offside rear lamp lense

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,032 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 47,419 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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NV03 HLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV03 HLC, 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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NV03 HLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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