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KJ03 MXU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,048 mi
Last recorded155,048 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,048 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 155,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 153,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 153,614 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,382 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,407 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 139,907 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 139,907 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,799 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 112,486 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 205/65/r15c-102/100T

Fail 14 Jun 2013 112,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 205/65/r15c-102/100T

Fail 2 Jul 2012 106,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,452 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,990 miles

advise all tyres wearing unevenly on edges

advise chassis and rear suspension starting to corrode

advise exhaust system corroded and slight blow

advise front number plate damaged

advise metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2010 98,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise all tyres wearing unevenly on edges

advise chassis and rear suspension starting to corrode

advise exhaust system corroded and slight blow

advise front number plate damaged

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side front brake flexi hose perished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,618 miles

ADVISE - EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED & STARTING TO LEAK.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION + WAERING LOW.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO FRONT BRAKES PERFORMANCE LOW.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,630 miles

ADVISE - CENTER EXHAUST SMALL FRACTURE.

ADVISE - CHECK BRAKES FOR WEAR.

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS CONDITION POOR.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,403 miles

ADVISE - CHECK BRAKES.

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,969 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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KJ03 MXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ03 MXU, 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 KJ03 MXU registered?

KJ03 MXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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