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KJ53 RZC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,690 mi
Last recorded175,690 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 175,690 miles

Emissions not tested due engine noisey! (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sil front and back (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sil front and back (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Statutory seat belt missing middle seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corner (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

engine noisey

Fail 20 Jul 2015 175,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advise nearside and offside front lower outer sill is fractured

offside front headlamp glass is damaged

Pass 17 May 2014 172,559 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both outer sills corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 10 May 2014 172,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 May 2013 161,296 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 160,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2012 139,518 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front 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 service brake efforts slightly low

Pass 12 May 2012 139,518 miles

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

Offside Front 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 service brake efforts slightly low

Pass 16 May 2011 126,160 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 104,887 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,735 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 83,734 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,726 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,834 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 RZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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