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RX03 HBK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,972 mi
Last recorded158,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 158,972 miles

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

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

General body corrosion

General under body corrosion

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 158,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

General body corrosion

General under body corrosion

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 146,720 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 146,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 134,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close

oil leak

play In steering rack inner joints

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 134,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close

oil leak

play In steering rack inner joints

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,745 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 116,523 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

Fail 2 Jan 2014 116,522 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2013 110,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

noise from front suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 90,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 90,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 71,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,024 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 63,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 63,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,811 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,835 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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RX03 HBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 RX03 HBK, 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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RX03 HBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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