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KE03 NFV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

134,265 mi
Last recorded134,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 134,265 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 134,265 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,265 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 134,265 miles

Horn not working switch sticking (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 near osf spring (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 134,263 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 132,286 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

horn needs to be flicked off manually

Fail 19 Jan 2022 131,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

horn needs to be flicked off manually

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,452 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of flexy pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake chamber rubber gaitors split

Fail 26 Jan 2021 129,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of flexy pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake chamber rubber gaitors split

Pass 13 Dec 2019 129,178 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside brake reservoir on low limit and warning light on

both rear brake chamber rubber gaitors perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2019 129,178 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective light on (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside brake reservoir on low limit and warning light on

both rear brake chamber rubber gaitors perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,402 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake chamber dust boots perished

diff pinion slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre under inflated

Rear Both brake chamber piston rubbers deteriorated

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Eye bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2017 124,543 miles

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

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

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre under inflated

Rear Both brake chamber piston rubbers deteriorated

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Eye bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,488 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 112,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,690 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 93,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,457 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,374 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,238 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,244 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,749 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 NFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 NFV, 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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KE03 NFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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