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DE03 KUT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,795 mi
Last recorded142,795 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 KUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 142,795 miles

Offside Front top mount slightly sticking

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,977 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front top strut mount stiff

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 134,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front top strut mount stiff

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,844 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 116,635 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 116,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel leak at front

Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,920 miles

coil light illuminated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 110,875 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

coil light illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,431 miles

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

coil light illuminated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 105,321 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

coil light illuminated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,796 miles

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

both front rackends have slight play

front subframe attatchment areas corroding

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 96,888 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,090 miles

advise front brake pads

advise n/s inner shaft boot

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,497 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 53,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,498 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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DE03 KUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE03 KUT, 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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DE03 KUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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