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AU03 KSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

162,444 mi
Last recorded162,444 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 162,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear VEHICLE COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 29 Mar 2024 155,053 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,539 miles

Both sides inner and outer sills covered heavily wirth sealant

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 146,539 miles

Both sides inner and outer sills covered heavily wirth sealant

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Nearside Outrigger corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outrigger corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2022 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Nearside Outrigger corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outrigger corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2021 136,630 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis cross member corroding through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bumper support bar holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 136,630 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis cross member corroding through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bumper support bar holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 127,538 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 127,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Excessive corrosion close to engine mounting but does not affect structural integrity of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Excessive corrosion close to engine mounting but does not affect structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip on lens but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 112,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Excessive corrosion close to engine mounting but does not affect structural integrity of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Excessive corrosion close to engine mounting but does not affect structural integrity of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip on lens but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 103,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into silencer fractured around mounting bracket (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,145 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall craked

Offside mirror cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and worn

Offside Rear tyre side wall craked

Offside mirror cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,964 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills slightly corroded

n/s inner drive gaiter slightly perished

o/s/mirror slightly cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills slightly corroded

n/s inner drive gaiter slightly perished

o/s/mirror slightly cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,491 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,443 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 57,442 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear mud flap rubbing on tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,616 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s front disc in a worn/rusty condition

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,549 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,947 miles

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

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

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 KSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AU03 KSJ, 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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AU03 KSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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