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KJ03 NBL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,138 mi
Last recorded31,138 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 31,138 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,526 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 26,473 miles

both inner steering rack arms slight play-

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,067 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

modified for disability use

Pass 8 Jan 2020 25,658 miles

All 4 tyres are dated 2002 / all tyres are badly perished & cracked / no bulges or cords visible ... Commercial rated tyres fitted

Body panel damage to nearside front wing / nearside door / nearside side load door / nearside quarter panel

Nearside headlamp has internal condensation / slightly affecting beam image & light output

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded & partially missing ... no gas leaks

Vehicle is heavily modified for disability use

Fail 17 Dec 2019 25,658 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing is badly damaged / sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working accident damaged / lamp assembly is broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Amber bulb deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Under bonnet pipe work is leaking under pump pressure / no water at jets (3.5 (a))

Accident damage nearside front wing / nearside front door / nearside side load door / nearside rear quarter panel.

All 4 tyres are dated 2002 / all badly perished & cracked ... Commercial tyres fitted

Nearside head lamp has internal condensation affecting light output & beam image

Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded / outer skin is partially missing & partially loose... no leak of exhaust gases

Vehicle is heavily modified for disability use

Pass 9 Dec 2017 24,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 24,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,070 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 18,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,522 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 9,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

KJ03 NBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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