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MK03 TZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 131,238 miles

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)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outriggers inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outriggers inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To off side rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear near side hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 120,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,739 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,417 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,134 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,093 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,332 miles

some front to rear brake pipes run above fuel tank cant be inspected

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,012 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,250 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 TZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

MK03 TZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is MK03 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 TZZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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