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MK03 ZGS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,094 mi
Last recorded233,094 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 233,094 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 233,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 190,164 miles

n/s r tyre cut to tread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 133,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 132,245 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008
Fail 28 Jul 2008 127,980 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 124,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,648 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 ZGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

MK03 ZGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is MK03 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 ZGS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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