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KP03 MLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

157,806 mi
Last recorded157,806 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 157,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,341 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES AND FRONT AND REAR DOORS CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides near side lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower fuel filler neck cover corroded and in very poor condition

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 155,341 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES AND FRONT AND REAR DOORS CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides near side lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower fuel filler neck cover corroded and in very poor condition

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017

front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f headlamp condensated

o/s/f inner c/v boot deteriorated

rear brake pipes rusty

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2017

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f headlamp condensated

o/s/f inner c/v boot deteriorated

rear brake pipes rusty

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016
Fail 3 Aug 2016

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 137,677 miles

n/s mirror cracked

rear brakes noisey

windscreen marked

Fail 3 Jul 2015 137,677 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,206 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre worn to limits

rear brake discs very rusty

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 May 2014 125,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

rear brake discs excessively rusty and pitted

Pass 20 May 2013 114,258 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 114,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking 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)

slight condensation in both headlamp lenses

Pass 11 May 2012 103,560 miles

condensation in headlamps

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

n/s/mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 May 2012 103,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

condensation in both headlamps

nearside mirror glass cracked but view to rear not affected

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2011 91,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 78,409 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)

Fail 14 May 2010 78,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 71,522 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 71,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2008 62,239 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 62,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2007 52,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 52,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 39,095 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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KP03 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 KP03 MLK, 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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KP03 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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