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AY03 KHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,072 mi
Last recorded214,072 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 214,072 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 by wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 208,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 200,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 200,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 188,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes and pipes thar run front to rear under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general corrosion at rear of vehicle (underneath vehicle )

Fail 12 Jun 2017 188,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes and pipes thar run front to rear under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door catch insecure tightened up (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general corrosion at rear of vehicle (underneath vehicle )

Pass 17 Sep 2016 181,429 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 181,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 161,484 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 161,483 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,821 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 132,821 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 122,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 122,450 miles

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 not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 110,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,470 miles

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

front brake discs have a slight lip

n/s/r brake disc is slightly worn/lipped

o/s/r brake disc is slightly worn and scoared

o/s/r brake has a slight grinding noise when brake is applied(inner pad not visible)!

o/s/r brake pad(outer) is starting to wear low.

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 May 2009 56,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,859 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,200 miles

nearside front brake caliper not releasing/binding. front brake disc pads wearing unevenly.

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 KHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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