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MK03 ZDE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 ZDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 139,007 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to renew (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear box section corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills / inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 138,979 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to renew (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear box section corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills / inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 136,895 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 136,864 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 134,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn

n/s front brake binding

Pass 9 May 2013 132,360 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 132,316 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 127,624 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all advisory pipes to renew

front exhaust poor condition

Fail 5 May 2012 127,604 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all advisory pipes to renew

front exhaust poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 125,154 miles

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

both inner cv boots split o/s/r caliper covered in filler

Fail 5 May 2011

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both inner cv boots split o/s/r caliper covered in filler

Fail 7 Apr 2010 194,338 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 194,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 176,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 176,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

n/s inner c/v/boat spilt

slight play in rack end

Pass 27 Mar 2008 152,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 130,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 105,236 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 105,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

MK03 ZDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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