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TCZ 3070

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

353,873 mi
Last recorded353,873 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 3070
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 353,873 miles

Exhaust tailpipe end corroded

N/S/R end bottom sill edge and inner sill area getting abit corroded

N/S/R shock absorber sleeve getting corroded

O/S/F inner w/arch area around top spring mount, getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre worn at inner edge

Odometer illumination at dash N/W

Outer sills and w/arch edge abit corroded

Rear end chassis,crossmember and areas round suspension mounts getting corroded

Small cracks at screen

front exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 4 Jun 2014 353,873 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tailpipe end corroded

N/S P/brake performance abit low

N/S/R end bottom sill edge and inner sill area getting abit corroded

N/S/R shock absorber sleeve getting corroded

O/S/F inner w/arch area around top spring mount, getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre worn at inner edge

Odometer illumination at dash N/W

Outer sills and w/arch edge abit corroded

Rear end chassis,crossmember and areas round suspension mounts getting corroded

Small cracks at screen

front exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 17 Dec 2013 345,183 miles

Both rear shock absorber sleeves corroded and broken away

Exhaust system getting corroded in places (esp rear taipipe end and front area round mounting)

Front exhaust rubber mount abit perrished and split

Front roll-bar N/S outer linkage lower connection abit loose (Nut abit loose,NOT insecure at time of test)

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

Inner/Outer sills getting abit corroded in places

N/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear at outer tread edge area

Small cracks at screen

Smoke test emissions starting to get abit high

Fail 16 Dec 2013 345,182 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Both rear shock absorber sleeves corroded and broken away

Exhaust system getting corroded in places (esp rear taipipe end and front area round mounting)

Front exhaust rubber mount abit perrished and split

Front roll-bar N/S outer linkage lower connection abit loose (Nut abit loose,NOT insecure at time of test)

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

Inner/Outer sills getting abit corroded in places

N/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear at outer tread edge area

Small cracks at screen

Smoke test emissions starting to get abit high

Pass 30 May 2013 325,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front mounting rubber breaking up

some corosion to front jacking points

Fail 30 May 2013 325,053 miles

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

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front mounting rubber breaking up

some corosion to front jacking points

Pass 28 Nov 2012 310,094 miles

Drivers door dropped

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Trim missing on front outer A post

glow plug light on

Fail 28 Nov 2012 310,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Drivers door dropped

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Trim missing on front outer A post

glow plug light on

Pass 30 May 2012 305,558 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 305,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 289,355 miles

Glow plug light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 289,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Glow plug light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 280,961 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drivers door mirror cracked

Engine light on

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

Offside front inner drive-shalf bearing plate loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 272,317 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 272,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 208,009 miles

Center of exhaust and clamp are rusty.

Noise at steering no play present.

Offside front tyre is worn at edges.

Rear of exhaust is rusty,

Rear offside seats found insecure, PLEASE CHECK.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

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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TCZ 3070 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TCZ 3070, 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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TCZ 3070 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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