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KE03 NFT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,543 mi
Last recorded175,543 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 175,543 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 175,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 170,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 170,330 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 170,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both parking brake chamber dust se\ls no longer prevent ingress of water and dirt

Converting to motor home cooker etc. fitted

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 155,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear pipe, behind 2nd axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 139,504 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly damaged (still clearing windscreen)

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level below max above min.mark

Fail 22 Aug 2017 139,479 miles

Battery insecure (both) under drivers seat (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade slightly damaged (still clearing windscreen)

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level below max above min.mark

Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,719 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on inner and outer tyre walls

Nearside Rear slight wear on outer tyre wall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver's seatbelt (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

various dents/body damage (no sharp edges)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,701 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage slight lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed driver's seatbelt (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Passenger's seat insecure first row (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

various dents/body damage (no sharp edges)

Nearside Front slight wear on inner and outer tyre walls

Nearside Rear slight wear on outer tyre wall

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,847 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 91,364 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,901 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

2x screw/nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,326 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 NFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

KE03 NFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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