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VK03 ZHF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,422 mi
Last recorded196,422 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 ZHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 196,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Painted In Underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2020 196,403 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased/ corroded slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2019 188,329 miles

advise both link rods ready for replacing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 180,236 miles

Recent welding repairs & underseal

previous welding repairs under sealed

Fail 24 Apr 2018 180,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

previous welding repairs under sealed

Pass 19 Apr 2017 176,355 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 176,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 172,545 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 166,539 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 166,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 159,758 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 147,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 131,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 131,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 116,138 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 116,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,312 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 99,309 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,549 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,075 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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VK03 ZHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK03 ZHF, 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 VK03 ZHF registered?

VK03 ZHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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