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DE03 TYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,320 mi
Last recorded119,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,320 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 119,306 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,488 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,624 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

small crack in nearside mirror not affecting view to rear

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,654 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

small crack in nearside mirror not affecting view to rear

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,750 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,750 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,683 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 TYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 TYS registered?

DE03 TYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is DE03 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 TYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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