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MK03 TZA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,021 mi
Last recorded160,021 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 160,021 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 160,021 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 156,581 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 156,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,383 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 150,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 144,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 142,593 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 142,544 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,108 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 133,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 126,197 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,471 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 118,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,237 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 101,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,900 miles

front brake discs worn

glow plug light on

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2010 90,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,383 miles

dent in n/s/f outer wheel rim

Fail 17 Feb 2009 77,383 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,379 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front wipers poor

n/s headlamp holed

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,379 miles

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front wipers poor

n/s headlamp holed

Fail 19 Feb 2007 50,470 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,470 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,973 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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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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