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DE03 ZTM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 163,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 148,075 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Both front wings have corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2013 144,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 129,474 miles

nearside front brake hose grommet not seated correctly at strut

nearside park brake recording slightly low effrort

Fail 27 Nov 2012 129,470 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake hose grommet not seated correctly at strut

nearside park brake recording slightly low effrort

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,963 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside outer handbrake cable deteriorated

nearside park brake slightly low effort

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,902 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 101,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,764 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 87,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,700 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 51,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,555 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 ZTM 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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

DE03 ZTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is DE03 ZTM safe to buy?

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