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ST03 HVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,476 mi
Last recorded114,476 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,476 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,788 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,953 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 109,936 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,175 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 107,249 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are perished

both front tyres and the o/s/r tyre are worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are perished

both front tyres and the o/s/r tyre are worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 105,300 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 93,964 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 93,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,937 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,941 miles

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

offside centre safety belt stalk cover incomplete

Fail 21 Dec 2011 75,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside centre safety belt stalk cover incomplete

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,657 miles

front brake discs worn

some deterioration to suspension et c

Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,608 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

some deterioration to suspension et c

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,966 miles

fog-lamp switch sensitive action

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,435 miles

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

centre safety belt stalk cover incomplete

rear brakes slightly uneven performance

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,266 miles

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

some sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,780 miles

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

parking brake long travel

some damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

parking brake long travel

some damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,474 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 13,733 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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ST03 HVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST03 HVF, 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 ST03 HVF registered?

ST03 HVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is ST03 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 HVF shows 36 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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