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NK03 BZC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 BZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 104,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion all around body and under carriage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from transmission

Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside CORROSION wing door

Offside Rear BUMPER SECURE SCREWS AND TAPE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 102,230 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside CORROSION wing door

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,876 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c) Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Handbrake just met the barker limit Body has slight corrosion All wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under bonnet corroded (6.1.B.2) All suspension parts corroded & vehicle structure corroded

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded & both sides sill inner & outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1) Body has slight corrosion overall (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1) Dangerous Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b) Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

All suspension parts corroded & vehicle structure corroded

Body has slight corrosion All wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion overall (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.C.3c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake just met the barker limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under bonnet corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded & both sides sill inner & outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,382 miles

Corrosion around sub frame, rear Spring mounts, o/s outer sill and rear wheel arches

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 2 Dec 2015 85,382 miles

Corrosion around sub frame, rear Spring mounts, o/s outer sill and rear wheel arches

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,635 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,630 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,030 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,806 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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NK03 BZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK03 BZC, 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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NK03 BZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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