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KJ03 MZN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,658 mi
Last recorded93,658 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,041 miles

both front out riggers corroded

centre exhaust has slight blow

drivers seat in poor condition

front wheel arches corroded

offside front cv boot weeping grease

offside front linkrod upper dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,295 miles

drivers seat worn

Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

drivers seat worn

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

offside front outer cv boot weeping

offside front tyre on the legal limit

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit + nail in tread

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,160 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges close to wear bars

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,160 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges close to wear bars

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,573 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly correded

nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriated

offside front brake pipe slightly correded

offside rear brake hose slightly deteriated

offside rear brake pipe slightly correded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,570 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe slightly correded

nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriated

offside front brake pipe slightly correded

offside rear brake hose slightly deteriated

offside rear brake pipe slightly correded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,834 miles

drivers seat badly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

drivers seat badly worn

nearside front inner cv boot deteriated

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

spare tyre in poor condition below legal limit

Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

o/s front inner drive shaft boot split

park brake lever free travel in need of adjustment

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

o/s front inner drive shaft boot split

park brake lever free travel in need of adjustment

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,171 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,144 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 26,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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