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KJ03 UAD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,790 mi
Last recorded177,790 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 177,790 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 177,789 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing panel insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside 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 Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate nearside lamp missing (1.1.C.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer holed (7.1.2)

driver seat cushion worn and metal frame showing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 176,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 176,316 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 175,154 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 175,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front wheel binding when turned by hand

Pass 4 Jun 2013 174,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 173,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 172,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 167,421 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 167,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 141,283 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 141,283 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 119,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 104,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 104,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,057 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 UAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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