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FC03 KCY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,919 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 108,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 107,232 miles

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

Under Seal Coated

Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,552 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 104,532 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 100,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 94,917 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 94,905 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 92,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 87,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 85,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,459 miles

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

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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FC03 KCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FC03 KCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC03 KCY registered?

FC03 KCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is FC03 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 KCY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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