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CX03 CZC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,833 mi
Last recorded151,833 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 CZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 151,833 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

rusty underneath

Fail 7 Nov 2016 151,832 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

rusty underneath

Fail 7 Nov 2016 151,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion valance (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion valance (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

rusty underneath

Pass 28 Aug 2015 144,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rusty underneath

Fail 14 Aug 2015 144,108 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer riger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer riger (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 135,756 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion o/s/f wing,no sharp edges

crack in windscreen outside wiper sweep

Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,786 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 126,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 116,789 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 103,156 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 103,156 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 85,605 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 85,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,950 miles

nearside lower sill section damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2009 73,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside lower sill section damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,896 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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CX03 CZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CX03 CZC, 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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CX03 CZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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