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DE03 DZY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

318,962 mi
Last recorded318,962 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 318,962 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2014 310,766 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2013 301,220 miles

car underside rusty inc brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2012 291,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 266,334 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 266,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 237,533 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 237,303 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 206,848 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 206,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 175,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 153,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 120,842 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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DE03 DZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DE03 DZY, 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 DE03 DZY registered?

DE03 DZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 DZY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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