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MK03 TZR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

126,286 mi
Last recorded126,286 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,286 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 126,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 120,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,996 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,907 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 112,907 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,524 miles

Offside rear tyre has small split/cut on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre has small split/cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,685 miles

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

offside rear brake flex hose slightly rubbing body

Fail 29 Mar 2012 107,684 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

offside rear brake flex hose slightly rubbing body

Pass 15 Mar 2011 105,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,004 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 99,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust heatsheild inscure

nearside front tyre punctured

nearside rear punctured and poor condition

play in both steering rack inner joints

wiper blades poor condiiton

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 91,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,639 miles

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)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 82,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 2 Mar 2007 74,004 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 74,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 63,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling

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 TZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TZR, 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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What year was MK03 TZR registered?

MK03 TZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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