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KJ52 CWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

231,978 mi
Last recorded231,978 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 CWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 231,978 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 231,977 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 229,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 229,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 224,342 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 224,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 215,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage off side rear wheel rim

Fail 14 Jan 2013 215,529 miles

Offside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage off side rear wheel rim

Pass 18 Jan 2012 211,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 203,433 miles

front strut top mounts slightly noisey

inner cv boot on o/s split

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2010 173,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs pitting around edge

Fail 15 Jun 2010 173,351 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear discs pitting around edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 144,961 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 144,647 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 125,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 125,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 92,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 66,962 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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KJ52 CWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KJ52 CWN, 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 KJ52 CWN registered?

KJ52 CWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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