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KJ53 ZYW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,474 mi
Last recorded133,474 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,474 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 133,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 108,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,840 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,983 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded away

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,983 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,530 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,854 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,914 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,494 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 ZYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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