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KE03 NFR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 153,934 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 152,434 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in front drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 150,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 149,866 miles

o/s/f cab marker light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,815 miles

Offside Front body wheel arch damaged

front mirrors loose (temp repair)

stickers on front lenses

Fail 23 Apr 2019 149,815 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction blind (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front body wheel arch damaged

front mirrors loose (temp repair)

stickers on front lenses

Pass 6 Jan 2018 90,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 139,239 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation

Fail 19 Jan 2017 139,239 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working lens and bulb missing (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor will not retract (8.3.1e)

Offside headlamp has condensation

Pass 7 May 2016 133,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 123,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 106,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 92,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,870 miles

king pin need greasing

washer bottle low

Pass 25 May 2010 63,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 53,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,846 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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KE03 NFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE03 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE03 NFR registered?

KE03 NFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is KE03 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 NFR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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