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GK53 LJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,946 mi
Last recorded132,946 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 132,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 128,051 miles

Exhaust clamp starting to disintigrate through corrosion recomend for it to be replaced,but at time of test was secure

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and starting to break up

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,550 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 120,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 111,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 108,355 miles

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

inspect front brake pads

Fail 8 May 2008 108,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

inspect front brake pads

Pass 15 May 2007 159,888 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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GK53 LJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK53 LJZ, 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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What year was GK53 LJZ registered?

GK53 LJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GK53 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 LJZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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