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KJ53 RYT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,427 mi
Last recorded216,427 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 216,427 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased (corrosion in places)

general underside corrosion (heavy in places no holes)

n/s and o/s outer sills heavy corrosion in places (no holes)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills heavy corroision in places)

n/s/r crossmember heavily painted

o/s/f outer wing (taped up, secure and no sharp edges)

o/s/r light lense cracked (no white light showing)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 216,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased (corrosion in places)

general underside corrosion (heavy in places no holes)

n/s and o/s outer sills heavy corrosion in places (no holes)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills heavy corroision in places)

n/s/r crossmember heavily painted

o/s/f outer wing (taped up, secure and no sharp edges)

o/s/r light lense cracked (no white light showing)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 204,576 miles

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

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

rear discs scored

Pass 1 Nov 2011 201,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bulbs on center brake light not working

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Oct 2011 201,735 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bulbs on center brake light not working

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 194,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 194,332 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 173,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 173,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 160,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,120 miles

advisories listed on test certificate number 243680657261

Fail 7 Sep 2007 113,120 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 99,373 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 99,373 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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KJ53 RYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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