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DF03 ARZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,691 mi
Last recorded160,691 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 160,691 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underneath has corrosion all over but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2021 152,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills behind door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2021 152,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills behind door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2020 142,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 139,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,546 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,974 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,728 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 58,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,404 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 33,035 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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DF03 ARZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF03 ARZ, 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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DF03 ARZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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