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DE03 KUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,513 mi
Last recorded156,513 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 KUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 156,513 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 156,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 152,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 152,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 149,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 144,343 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 144,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 140,580 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 140,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 135,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 135,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,754 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 129,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 123,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

alternator beltr worn

both inner CV boots split

slight cracks front number plate

Pass 21 Nov 2009 115,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 85,747 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 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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