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WL03 HNR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

108,270 mi
Last recorded108,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 108,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,968 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 104,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area 2 locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area 3 locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member in boot shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 c 107/105 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting corroded off of inner wing panel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023
Fail 9 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16C 107/105 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022
Fail 7 Jan 2022

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end area / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end area / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember and end panels (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,283 miles

Brake pipe covered in grease or other material - All

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,163 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing on lower arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

suspension units corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank shield corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 71,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,234 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member by tow eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member by tow eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,341 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel fillerneck cover rusted

indicator repeater bulbs faded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MOISTURE IN O/S HEADLAMP GLASS

O/S INNER CV BOOT GAITOR PIN HOLED

REAR TYRES PERISHING

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MOISTURE IN O/S HEADLAMP GLASS

O/S INNER CV BOOT GAITOR PIN HOLED

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,997 miles

Getting rusty at rear.

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 33,997 miles

Getting rusty at rear.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,736 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlight

salt corosion on brake pipes

some corosion on underside and susp/parts

Pass 28 May 2010 28,040 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,164 miles

rear brake discs pitted

small stone chips in screen

Fail 26 Jun 2009 21,164 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low in resevoir

rear brake discs pitted

small stone chips in screen

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 13,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips on screen

Pass 22 May 2006 10,222 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlights not uk spec

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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WL03 HNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WL03 HNR, 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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WL03 HNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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