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KV03 GKU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

236,432 mi
Last recorded236,432 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 236,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 236,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 232,016 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2014 225,603 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Jul 2013 206,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 184,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 164,523 miles

nearside front brake disc excessivly pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 164,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front brake disc excessivly pitted and corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 148,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 132,059 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 132,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,346 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,680 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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KV03 GKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KV03 GKU, 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 KV03 GKU registered?

KV03 GKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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