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KM03 VKR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,583 mi
Last recorded146,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 146,583 miles

body corroding

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 146,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body corroding

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 143,690 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2014 143,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 131,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 131,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,205 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 125,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cuts on o/s/f tyre [not down to cords]

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,124 miles

bonnet poor fit,but secure at time of test.

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

n/s/f tyre splitting on outer sidewall [not down to cords]

Fail 28 Jun 2011 120,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

n/s/f tyre splitting on outer sidewall [not down to cords]

Pass 28 Jun 2010 113,720 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 101,749 miles

o/s/f inner c/v gaitor split

Fail 19 May 2009 101,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

o/s/f inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,905 miles

front tyres low

temporary repair to offside mirror housing

Fail 15 Jan 2008 88,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

front tyres low

temporary repair to offside mirror housing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,256 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 82,053 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 72,973 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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KM03 VKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KM03 VKR, 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 KM03 VKR registered?

KM03 VKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is KM03 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 VKR shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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