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KE52 YCF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,818 mi
Last recorded157,818 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 YCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 157,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1x front, 1x centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

driver's seat belt slow in retracting

Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer wheel archs offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 150,451 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

under seal all under vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2017 150,451 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

under seal all under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2016 146,568 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 146,568 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 142,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 137,595 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hand brake needs slight adjustment

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 137,595 miles

Hand brake needs slight adjustment

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 131,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 94,601 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KE52 YCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE52 YCF, 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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What year was KE52 YCF registered?

KE52 YCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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