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KJ03 UAU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,326 mi
Last recorded184,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 UAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 184,326 miles

Body Panels corroding

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 179,583 miles

Body panels Corrosion

Front Doors bottoms corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 179,583 miles

Body panels Corrosion

Front Doors bottoms corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 171,277 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 171,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 154,148 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides step sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills and inner valances (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 153,991 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides step sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills and inner valances (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 130,703 miles

2x orange dash lights taped over.

N/S/R brake discs pitted / worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,490 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear brake corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 117,670 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 117,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 107,029 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 107,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 12 May 2009 87,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,564 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 77,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 69,802 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,381 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 57,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 UAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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