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KF53 AAE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,291 mi
Last recorded178,291 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 178,291 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 177,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 176,304 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 176,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing Both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 174,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 174,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Moisture in headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,889 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 165,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,826 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 151,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 132,654 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,092 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 127,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,695 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,179 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,394 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 64,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,015 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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KF53 AAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF53 AAE, 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 KF53 AAE registered?

KF53 AAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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