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KJ03 MYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,424 mi
Last recorded157,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 157,424 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 157,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around suspension arm and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 152,013 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle bush mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 148,251 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 148,251 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 143,167 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 145,601 miles

Both front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Both rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

Slight split in offside front anti roll bar link rubber

Fail 18 Feb 2019 145,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Both rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

Slight split in offside front anti roll bar link rubber

Pass 19 Feb 2018 139,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 139,087 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 132,344 miles

Nearside and o/s/front arches corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has miss fire

Fail 22 Feb 2017 132,344 miles

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

Nearside and o/s/front arches corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has miss fire

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,088 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,213 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded and poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,065 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 110,062 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,405 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,943 miles

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

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

Slight grease seepage from offside outer CV gaiter.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 90,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,333 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,967 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 58,967 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,013 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 MYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KJ03 MYZ, 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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KJ03 MYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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