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KC52 RLY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,346 mi
Last recorded124,346 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 RLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 124,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres perishing

coolant leaking, crack in resovior

Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jun 2016 121,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,601 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Nearside wing mirror cable tied to vehicle.

chassis repares covered in underseal

new cv boot moving on shaft.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 119,581 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Nearside wing mirror cable tied to vehicle.

Pass 27 May 2014 118,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s side door handel missing and loced

wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,311 miles

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

repairs to n/s mirror

Fail 15 May 2013 116,821 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 13,825 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 113,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,905 miles

damage to n/s mirror

Fail 1 Apr 2011 109,905 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to n/s mirror

Pass 2 Oct 2009 105,317 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 105,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 100,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 26 Sep 2007 93,798 miles

advise n/s and o/s wipers split

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,032 miles

slight damage nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 3 Oct 2006 87,032 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,985 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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KC52 RLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KC52 RLY, 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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KC52 RLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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