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KE53 UTY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2142cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,780 mi
Last recorded137,780 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,142cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 137,780 miles

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

n/s/and o/s front inner and outer sill

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,755 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 131,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,102 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 104,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,433 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,433 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,998 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 30 Oct 2012 82,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,758 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,739 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,226 miles

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

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

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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KE53 UTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,142cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KE53 UTY, 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 KE53 UTY registered?

KE53 UTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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