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KD52 FXO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,601 mi
Last recorded148,601 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 FXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 148,601 miles

Nearside Inner and o/s inner sills covered in under seal

Nearside Outer and o/s outer sills covered in under seal

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 131,215 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,146 miles

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

inner and outer sill panels corroding

underbody corrosion evident

Fail 5 Jul 2017 122,920 miles

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

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

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

inner and outer sill panels corroding

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,944 miles

grinding noise from rear brakes

Fail 21 Jun 2016 117,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

grinding noise from rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2015 113,793 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

nearside rear light lense cracked

outer sills damaged

rear brake discs corroding

exhaust heat shield insecure

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

bonding worn inside steering wheel

centre exhaust mount splitting....centre mount missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,799 miles

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

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

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

bonding worn inside steering wheel

centre exhaust mount splitting....centre mount missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyre treads wearing low

nearside rear light lense cracked

outer sills damaged

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,454 miles

Inner drive shaft gaiter damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 104,342 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner drive shaft gaiter damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,455 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,455 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,568 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 143,729 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 143,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2009 131,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 113,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 99,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 99,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 78,190 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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KD52 FXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KD52 FXO, 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 KD52 FXO registered?

KD52 FXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is KD52 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 FXO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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