MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside door mirror glass taped in place
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside door mirror glass taped in place
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
parking brake lever hard to access but considered adequate
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
parking brake lever hard to access but considered adequate
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust mount broken
park brake warning light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front brake pads over half worn
both front discs lipped
both rear tyres cracking on outter side wall
damage to most body pannels
n/s head lamp cracked
rear exhaust rubber deteriorating
slight leak on n/s suspension leg
washer bottle top missing
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front brake pads over half worn
both front discs lipped
both rear tyres cracking on outter side wall
damage to most body pannels
n/s head lamp cracked
rear exhaust rubber deteriorating
slight leak on n/s suspension leg
washer bottle top missing
chip in n/s headlamp lense
exhaust heat shield loose
n/s mirror cover loose
nail in o/s/f tyre
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and worn to 3.0mm
plastic trim missing n/s sliding door
rear door rubber seal split
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wiper blades split
chip in n/s headlamp lense
exhaust heat shield loose
n/s mirror cover loose
n/s/r wiper blade split
nail in o/s/f tyre
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and worn to 3.0mm
plastic trim missing n/s sliding door
rear door rubber seal split
front brake discs worn
glow plug light on
n/s headlamp damaged
n/s mirror damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs worn
glow plug light on
n/s headlamp damaged
n/s mirror damaged
dent in n/s/f outer wheel rim
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
dent in n/s/f outer wheel rim
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating
front wipers poor
n/s headlamp holed
both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating
front wipers poor
n/s headlamp holed
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
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MK03 TZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 MK03 TZA, 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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MK03 TZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2003.
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