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KJ53 RYP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,383 mi
Last recorded219,383 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 219,383 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 219,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover lose

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 217,604 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 217,604 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 211,442 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 211,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 201,296 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 201,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 195,891 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 195,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 188,280 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 188,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 182,470 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 182,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 165,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 150,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 133,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 115,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,625 miles

N/S/F BRAKE EFFORT SLIGHTLY LOE EFFORT AFTER CLEANING AND COPPERSLIPPING CALIPER ASSEMBLY

Fail 21 Aug 2006 87,489 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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KJ53 RYP 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 60%.

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 KJ53 RYP, 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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KJ53 RYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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