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SH53 HPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,583 mi
Last recorded183,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 183,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 183,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 176,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 161,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 157,611 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 157,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sil (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outter sil (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outter sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing due to age

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outter sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing due to age

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,353 miles

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner measured tread area (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 155,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect badly condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect badly condensated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner measured tread area (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 150,116 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside cill corroded

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

Offside cill corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 150,115 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc insecure disk broken (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside cill corroded

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

Offside cill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 142,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 142,356 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 140,497 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 139,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 151,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 132,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 130,880 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 130,880 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 116,272 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 116,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,761 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,478 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 HPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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