MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,618 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rotted near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Drivers seat pad worn
Engine breather pipe off top of engine
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear lower sill jacking point to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet release lever missing (3.1 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement deteriorated allowing excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
glow plug warning light illuminated on dash
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm, inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm, inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test internal mirror items ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm, inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage windscreen trim missing, taped over (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm, inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres close to limits
front brake discs & brake pads worn
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre on limits
both front tyres close to limits
front brake discs worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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DE03 RZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DE03 RZY, 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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DE03 RZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2003.
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