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KR52 ASU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,931 mi
Last recorded153,931 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 ASU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 153,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nsr & osr (underbody + underseal present) (6.1.B.2)

nsf & osf (inner steering arm slight movement)

nsr & osr( service brakes just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 153,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nsr & osr (underbody + underseal present) (6.1.B.2)

nsf & osf (inner steering arm slight movement)

nsr & osr( service brakes just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 149,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 147,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 147,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,932 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 144,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 141,099 miles

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

front brake discs worn 80%

rear brake discs worn 80%

Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,936 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 136,102 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 136,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 133,098 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 133,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 125,329 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 125,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s inner cv boot split

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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KR52 ASU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR52 ASU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR52 ASU registered?

KR52 ASU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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