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RD03 HKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

287,122 mi
Last recorded287,122 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 HKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 287,122 miles

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

key snaped off in lock but lock working ok.

n/s/f door lower rusty.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 279,969 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror glass has smaller glass fitted

Slight play in offside inner rack gaitor

bonnet release handle broken

underneath vehicle slightly rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2013 279,968 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror glass has smaller glass fitted

Slight play in offside inner rack gaitor

bonnet release handle broken

underneath vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 274,097 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 274,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 263,557 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 249,255 miles

oil leak around bottom of engine

Pass 3 Aug 2009 227,172 miles

Oil leak

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)

both front tyres light perished cracks

offside inner c v boot split

Pass 16 Jan 2009 210,752 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 210,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

park brake long travel.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 154,854 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,538 miles

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

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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RD03 HKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RD03 HKX, 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 RD03 HKX registered?

RD03 HKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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