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DC03 CHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 CHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 141,871 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear brake disc corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 139,229 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 139,220 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 136,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 131,506 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs,looks to have been stood for some time,brakes work correctly.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 131,506 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on rear discs,looks to have been stood for some time,brakes work correctly.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,137 miles

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

slight screen damage in zone *b* swept area

slight wear in o/s steering arm

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 73,626 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Please note there is a difference between handbrake reading but when add together within limats

Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,401 miles

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

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

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

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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DC03 CHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC03 CHZ, 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 DC03 CHZ registered?

DC03 CHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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