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KJ03 MZF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

267,390 mi
Last recorded267,390 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 267,390 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 267,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind head lamp corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rusty and corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rusty and corroding under van

Pass 25 Nov 2021 261,570 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 259,138 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 259,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 256,114 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear lamp cracked but not showing a white light

Fail 12 Dec 2019 256,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Offside rear lamp cracked but not showing a white light

Pass 14 Dec 2018 250,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 250,307 miles

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 244,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 238,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

advise handbrake grip upside down

Fail 19 Dec 2016 238,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken coil missing (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

advise handbrake grip upside down

Pass 4 Jan 2016 229,001 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 229,000 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 222,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 222,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 214,172 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 214,172 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 189,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 189,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 177,475 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 May 2010 177,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2009 168,167 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 168,167 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 168,016 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 146,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 105,341 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 MZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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