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KT53 VRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,478 mi
Last recorded189,478 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 189,478 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle and body work

heavy damage to offside rear and nearside front wheels

sliget play in offside steering

wear on brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2011 189,460 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle and body work

heavy damage to offside rear and nearside front wheels

sliget play in offside steering

wear on brake discs

large screw offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 166,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

both inner drive shaft boots deteraited

Fail 28 Apr 2010 166,471 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both inner drive shaft boots deteraited

Pass 27 Apr 2009 148,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 118,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,877 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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KT53 VRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT53 VRX, 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 KT53 VRX registered?

KT53 VRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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