MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,894 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced backs of both rear sills corroded not in prescibed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis ends corroded and across rear not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested excessive smoke and water coming from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced backs of both rear sills corroded not in prescibed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis ends corroded and across rear not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both slight reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both slight reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
heat shield insecure
n/s/r lamp repaired
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
heat shield insecure
n/s/r lamp repaired
Very slight exhaust leak to offside joint.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near jacking point (2.4.A.3)
exhaust has a minor blow
front shock absorbers slightly weak but stil damping
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust has a minor blow
front shock absorbers slightly weak but stil damping
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern diffused slightly damp in lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced craced and beam pattern diffused (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
both front shock absorbers weak
handbrake only just passed
Both inner cv boots starting to crack
Cannot inspect brake pipes properly as they are covered in grease
Nearside headlamp has moisture on inside of lamp.
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Both inner cv boots starting to crack
Cannot inspect brake pipes properly as they are covered in grease
Nearside headlamp has moisture on inside of lamp.
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no plate slight damage at front
rear lamp has been repaired
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no plate slight damage at front
rear lamp has been repaired
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear lamp has been repaired
slight corrosion to front pipe mounting
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
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DC03 DSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DC03 DSZ, 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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DC03 DSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2003.
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