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MF03 PZB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,382 mi
Last recorded127,382 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 PZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 127,382 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion body sills corroded inner outer (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Body has slight corrosion body sills corroded inner outer (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,608 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion os and ns (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 122,608 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure sat on exhaust (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion os and ns (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014
Fail 27 Feb 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 92,857 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,174 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 83,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,677 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight inbalance at front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,647 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,647 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,950 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,535 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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MF03 PZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MF03 PZB, 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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MF03 PZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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