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KS52 GVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,325 mi
Last recorded156,325 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 GVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 156,325 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 156,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 153,666 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

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

Steering wheel grip cover insecure

Fail 6 May 2008 153,666 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

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

Steering wheel grip cover insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2007 145,674 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,674 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 127,757 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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KS52 GVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KS52 GVJ, 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 KS52 GVJ registered?

KS52 GVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is KS52 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 GVJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS52 GVJ have outstanding finance?

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