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KR03 ZKU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,124 mi
Last recorded183,124 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 ZKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 183,124 miles

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 182,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Some handbrake lever free travel.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 177,836 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion and hole in offside rear box section not within prescribed area

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to all four outer wheel arches

corrosion to both front chassis rails at front subframe mounts

corrosion to offside front and nearside rear door shuts

corrosion to rear panel and both rear chassis rails

front brakes slight imbalance

front exhaust heat shield loose

heavy corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and hole in offside front and centre outer sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion to both inner sills,and holes in both inner sills in centre not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion to both outer sills

nearside rear metal brake pipe been treated with anti corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2014 177,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion and hole in offside rear box section not within prescribed area

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to all four outer wheel arches

corrosion to both front chassis rails at front subframe mounts

corrosion to offside front and nearside rear door shuts

corrosion to rear panel and both rear chassis rails

front brakes slight imbalance

front exhaust heat shield loose

heavy corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and hole in offside front and centre outer sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion to both inner sills,and holes in both inner sills in centre not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 19 Nov 2013 172,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 172,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside 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)

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

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2012 156,281 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 155,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 141,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 132,761 miles

both front inner c v boots starting to split

brake pipes corroded

damge to budy panles

exhaust corroded

oil leakes

rear wiper blade split

ser light on

slight damge to o s f sill

stone ship on n s f lens

Fail 26 Sep 2010 132,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both front inner c v boots starting to split

brake pipes corroded

damge to budy panles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn very low

front tyres worn edges and spit

oil leakes

rear wiper blade split

ser light on

slight damge to o s f sill

stone ship on n s f lens

Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,432 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,471 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KR03 ZKU 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 64.7%.

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 KR03 ZKU, 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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KR03 ZKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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