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MK03 TZY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,029 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,021 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,736 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side rear lens cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side rear lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,702 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,188 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,326 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 29,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,712 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 TZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZY, 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 TZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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