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AG53 KCU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 122,947 miles

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

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 122,146 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear door handle damaged but still works

rust around front jacking points

rust coming through on nearside and offside inner seals

Fail 16 Mar 2019 122,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear door handle damaged but still works

rust around front jacking points

rust coming through on nearside and offside inner seals

Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,762 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside sills have surface rust

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

Underside has surface rust

rear differential slight leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,687 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,339 miles

front brake discs worn

front headlamp lenses poor.

park brake poor and a lot of travel

rear registration plate lamps very dim

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn/corroded.

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack/perish.

both sides rear steel brake pipes corroded.

corrosion to off side rear lower sill/jacking piont area.

dash warning light indicates a lighting failure when foot brake is applied but all lights working.

oil leak at rear diff area.

park brake travel/adjustment poor.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 97,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn/corroded.

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack/perish.

both sides rear steel brake pipes corroded.

corrosion to off side rear lower sill/jacking piont area.

dash warning light indicates a lighting failure when foot brake is applied but all lights working.

oil leak at rear diff area.

park brake travel/adjustment poor.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 88,214 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 81,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,739 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,984 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 59,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 39,099 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 39,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 28,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,591 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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AG53 KCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG53 KCU, 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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AG53 KCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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