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KJ03 TZU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,421 mi
Last recorded184,421 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 TZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 184,421 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 174,815 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 174,815 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 164,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 155,413 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 155,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 143,000 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 135,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 125,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

emissions carried out but too low a reading to register 0.00.

nearside rear light unit slight damage but no light to the rear

Pass 17 Mar 2008 116,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,120 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 TZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

KJ03 TZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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