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SH53 HPF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,119 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall and out of shape

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,102 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets weak

Nearside rear tyre cracks on inner wall

Fail 22 Apr 2016 117,102 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets weak

Nearside rear tyre cracks on inner wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

glow plug light on dash

o/s/f door glass cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,338 miles

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

glow plug light on dash

o/s/f door glass cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,019 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 555,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,093 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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SH53 HPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH53 HPF, 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 SH53 HPF registered?

SH53 HPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SH53 HPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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