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KJ53 SFE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 174,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 157,292 miles

blow exh

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

n/souter sill corroded

o/s head light cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2013 143,343 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 143,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 134,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,602 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 110,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 65,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,929 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 SFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFE, 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 KJ53 SFE registered?

KJ53 SFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is KJ53 SFE safe to buy?

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