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NV03 HLY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,388 mi
Last recorded157,388 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 157,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to fail (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point heavily corrodded/weak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud heavily corrodded and disintegrating (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged/broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door inside handle insecure

Offside Front jacking point heavily corrodded and weak

Offside Front road wheel heavily corrodded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud heavily corrodded and disintegrating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge 195/70/15

Fail 4 Nov 2019 157,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to fail (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point heavily corrodded/weak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud heavily corrodded and disintegrating (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged/broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door inside handle insecure

Offside Front jacking point heavily corrodded and weak

Offside Front road wheel heavily corrodded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud heavily corrodded and disintegrating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge 195/70/15

Pass 5 Nov 2018 141,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 141,027 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,587 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,595 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,496 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,471 miles

both front wiperblades

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,386 miles

rear brake discs worn inner faces

Fail 16 Oct 2013 84,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs worn inner faces

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,714 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,132 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 64,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 59,005 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 May 2008 59,005 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Feb 2007 49,007 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 49,007 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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