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RD03 HKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,586 mi
Last recorded214,586 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 214,586 miles

O/S/R outer sill damaged

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 172,181 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 172,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 141,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 141,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 131,533 miles

See previous VT32

Fail 20 Aug 2007 131,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 96,121 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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RD03 HKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RD03 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

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

Is RD03 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 HKY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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