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KR03 ZHM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,636 mi
Last recorded164,636 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 ZHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 164,636 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front inner wings corroded

fuel pipe cover corroded

nearside rear valance corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 164,623 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged wearing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general corrosion on body panels

light corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2021 155,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 155,309 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DIPPED BEAM (4.4.3 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMPER SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 148,074 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 148,067 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 141,408 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 141,402 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 137,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault clean connection nearside font seat (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,857 miles

tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2015 119,664 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 119,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,984 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 113,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,719 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,297 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 30,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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KR03 ZHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KR03 ZHM, 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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KR03 ZHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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