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VK03 ZHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,543 mi
Last recorded156,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 ZHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 156,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exterior body and underneath corroded throughout

offside front tyre bald on outer and inner edge

excessive corrosion on nsf and osf outer sill area but not within a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jul 2016 156,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exterior body and underneath corroded throughout

offside front tyre bald on outer and inner edge

excessive corrosion on nsf and osf outer sill area but not within a prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2015 136,149 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 136,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. headlamp (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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 Outer 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 Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,235 miles

centre exhaust blowing

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust blowing

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,472 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,419 miles

all dics have surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,855 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 ZHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZHL, 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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VK03 ZHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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