2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · RY53 HNE
2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 127,820 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
RY53 HNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 127,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RY53 HNE Mileage History
- 30/03/202612,775 mi
- 01/05/2026127,820 mi+115,045 mi
- 01/05/2026127,820 mi
Average of roughly 1,303,920 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 HNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito (RY53 HNE) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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