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VU03 ZFK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,489 mi
Last recorded131,489 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 131,489 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Exhaust is corroded & has gas leaks

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

front wheel bearings have play in them

inner sills are corroded

rear brakes & hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

track rod ends & steering has play in them

under body & brake pipes are corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2016 123,329 miles

both side inner sill corroded

front both wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 May 2015 120,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody has slight corroson

Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,692 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 102,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers worn

vehicle corroding underneath in various places

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,898 miles

all four tyres close to legal limits

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,523 miles

195/70/15 on fronts 195/65/15 on rears all on close to limits

both front brake hoses deteriorated

fluctuation on front brakes

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,431 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW. †BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2,mm

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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VU03 ZFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VU03 ZFK, 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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VU03 ZFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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