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AU03 KRV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,780 mi
Last recorded222,780 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 222,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 215,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front mirror has damage

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body / sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrossion

chassis has slight corrossion

Fail 16 Aug 2017 215,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front mirror has damage

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body / sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrossion

chassis has slight corrossion

Pass 30 Jul 2016 196,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides middle outer sills corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre small cracks

offside front coil springs corroded

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 196,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides middle outer sills corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre small cracks

offside front coil springs corroded

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 187,685 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 187,685 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 181,713 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 168,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 136,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 93,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 76,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 76,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 60,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 60,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,066 miles

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

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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AU03 KRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU03 KRV, 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 AU03 KRV registered?

AU03 KRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is AU03 KRV safe to buy?

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