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RY53 HMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,419 mi
Last recorded147,419 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 147,419 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure not connected (3.1 (c))

Central Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

body in corroded condition

chassis in corroded condition

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

body in corroded condition

both rear light units broken and only just passed renew asap

slight play found in steering

Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,052 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cable disconnected from lever (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

body in corroded condition

both rear light units broken and only just passed renew asap

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,474 miles

both rear light units damaged

nearside rear bumper cap missing

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear light units damaged

nearside rear bumper cap missing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 74,793 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,317 miles

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

both rear light lenses damaged

offside headlamp condensated

Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear light lenses damaged

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,061 miles

Both rear light units damaged and repaired

Long brake pedal

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear light units damaged and repaired

Long brake pedal

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 59,254 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Airbag ECU insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on

drivers electric window does not work

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,002 miles

Airbag light is on.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR light lense damaged slightly.

O/S window not working.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,742 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,353 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,458 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT BUMPER S/DET

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRACK

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

SRS LIGHT ON DASH

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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RY53 HMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RY53 HMX, 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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RY53 HMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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