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KE03 XJY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,064 mi
Last recorded131,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 XJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (Non structural)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 131,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n\s o\s front wheel arches,doors and outer sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,466 miles

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

Nearside Sills slightly corroded.

Offside Sills slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 130,028 miles

Both drivers and passenger inner sills corroded front to rear.

Both drivers and passenger outer sills corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens holed but does not affect operation or beam pattern

Fail 5 Nov 2015 130,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area ( Chalked ) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both drivers and passenger inner sills corroded front to rear.

Both drivers and passenger outer sills corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens holed but does not affect operation or beam pattern

Pass 24 Nov 2014 129,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 129,639 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 129,030 miles

Both drivers and passengers inner and outer sills surface corroded.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges,

Drivers side front headlamp holed. but beam image is unaffected.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Passenger side front headlamp is condensated.

Rear and centre crossmembers surface corroded.

Rear chassis drivers and passenger side surface corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 129,030 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both drivers and passengers inner and outer sills surface corroded.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges,

Drivers side front headlamp holed. but beam image is unaffected.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Passenger side front headlamp is condensated.

Rear and centre crossmembers surface corroded.

Rear chassis drivers and passenger side surface corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,408 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front bodywork damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2012 128,408 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front bodywork damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 127,952 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 127,952 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 127,758 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,553 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 127,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 121,059 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 93,895 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,659 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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KE03 XJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KE03 XJY, 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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KE03 XJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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