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YJ52 ZOD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,709 mi
Last recorded155,709 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 ZOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 155,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 154,943 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 153,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 150,062 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 150,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner 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 Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 142,209 miles

baby seat fitted off side rear seat

Pass 29 Sep 2011 137,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front seats have turning plate fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 137,815 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front seats have turning plate fitted

nearside rear seat missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 134,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 134,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheid adrift

Pass 4 Sep 2009 129,478 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 129,478 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 128,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 127,520 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 115,414 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,447 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 85,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YJ52 ZOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ52 ZOD, 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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YJ52 ZOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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