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SO03 ZDY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ZDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 153,698 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,557 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 146,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 140,782 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 140,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 133,899 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 133,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 128,747 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 128,745 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 124,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 117,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,030 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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SO03 ZDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO03 ZDY, 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 SO03 ZDY registered?

SO03 ZDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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