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DC03 DSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,894 mi
Last recorded78,894 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 78,894 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2023 78,893 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2022 68,820 miles

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))

Fail 11 May 2022 68,819 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,807 miles

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 68,806 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,889 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,964 miles

Very slight exhaust leak to offside joint.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,049 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,894 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,894 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 44,610 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,050 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 42,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,885 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 39,885 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,952 miles

rear lamp has been repaired

slight corrosion to front pipe mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,056 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 32,056 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,194 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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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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