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KU03 NKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,336 mi
Last recorded82,336 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 NKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,589 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 79,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 79,371 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,224 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,695 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,695 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,986 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,593 miles

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

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

front wind screen small crack lower left hand corner

n/side front shockasorber slightly weakened

o/side headlamp glass cracked ok at moment

o/side rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,593 miles

front wind screen small crack lower left hand corner

n/side front shockasorber slightly weakened

o/side headlamp glass cracked ok at moment

o/side rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,017 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

both wiper blades starting to split etc

front wind screen damaged out side zones

o/side headlamp glass slightly damaged

rear exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,144 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear tyres becoming perished

centre/rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,612 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs becoming corroded

small hole n/side rear lamp

Fail 5 Jul 2011 59,612 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs becoming corroded

small hole n/side rear lamp

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,375 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres becoming perished

both wiper blade rubbers starting to split etc

front brake dics becoming corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,603 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,297 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades starting to split etc

Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,196 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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KU03 NKZ 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 72%.

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 KU03 NKZ, 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 KU03 NKZ registered?

KU03 NKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KU03 NKZ safe to buy?

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