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TCZ 5424

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,624 mi
Last recorded179,624 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 5424
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 179,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 169,615 miles

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

Steering lock not locking when key removed

Fail 23 May 2012 169,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering lock not locking when key removed

Pass 23 Nov 2009 158,394 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 158,390 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are worn

both front inner cv boots burst

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 1,111 miles

All brake discs corroded. Underside of vehicle corroded. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 1,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All brake discs corroded. Underside of vehicle corroded. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 118,757 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded

front brake pads low

front windscreen has slight damage under 40 mm

offside front drop link has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2006 79,256 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 5424 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 5424, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCZ 5424 registered?

TCZ 5424 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is TCZ 5424 safe to buy?

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