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KJ53 SGV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 11 May 2019 82,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 72,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 61,543 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 61,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,834 miles

Advise condensation to both front headlights

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,998 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,707 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 47,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 SGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

KJ53 SGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ53 SGV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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