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AY03 KHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (8.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked showing slight white light (1.2.1d)

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door handle faulty (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort 196 compared to 306 n/side (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats down and covered in gear ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion edge of door missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (8.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked showing slight white light (1.2.1d)

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door handle faulty (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort 196 compared to 306 n/side (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats down and covered in gear ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 220,848 miles

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

eml on

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/f tyre tread low

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 220,556 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

eml on

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/f tyre tread low

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 211,102 miles

all four tyres worn close to markers and/or scrubbed on edges

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 211,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres worn close to markers and/or scrubbed on edges

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 202,057 miles

N/S/F jacking point bent.

Small Crack in bottom of windscreen. Not affecting drivers view.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 202,056 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F jacking point bent.

O/S/R Outer sleeve on shock absorber coroded and loose.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small Crack in bottom of windscreen. Not affecting drivers view.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 197,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 189,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 176,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 151,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 131,956 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 131,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 108,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 86,310 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,783 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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AY03 KHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 AY03 KHD, 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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AY03 KHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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