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WL03 HNU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,144 mi
Last recorded151,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 151,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Also twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back edge of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens cover missing

Offside Front Inner door handle missing but can open door ok

Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,782 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 25 Jun 2018 140,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 133,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 133,055 miles

Nearside 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 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,726 miles

Offside Front SILL CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS COVERED IN SEALER

rear brake pipes covered in thick sealer

Fail 24 Jun 2016 127,725 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both front jacking points corroded

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)

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

rear brake pipes covered in thick sealer

Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,731 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear cross member rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,290 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,499 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,241 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,214 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,489 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,024 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,213 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 54,632 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,431 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,385 miles

rear number plate getting faded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,231 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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WL03 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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