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KC03 HXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

243,880 mi
Last recorded243,880 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 243,880 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2019 264,321 miles

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 243,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 242,598 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 240,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 235,181 miles

All brake discs worn

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 235,181 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

All brake discs worn

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 225,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 225,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 213,858 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 213,857 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 206,733 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 206,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 193,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 193,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 181,115 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 172,359 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 172,359 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Engine oil level low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 148,807 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 148,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear light cracked

rear discs warped

Pass 25 Sep 2006 112,985 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 112,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front of screen cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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KC03 HXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC03 HXZ, 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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KC03 HXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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