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KV03 YDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

318,780 mi
Last recorded318,780 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 318,780 miles

crack in windscreen

offside front antiroll bar drop link has slight play in a ball joint

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside front tyre tread on 2mm

slight corrosion on offside inner sill

Pass 23 Jan 2013 304,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 290,703 miles

Off side mirror damaged

Off side rear forward seatbelt slow to retract

Sills damaged

Windscreen cracked off side outside swept area

Fail 5 Jan 2012 290,320 miles

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

Off side rear forward seatbelt slow to retract

Sills damaged

Windscreen cracked off side outside swept area

Pass 27 Jan 2011 274,009 miles

Corrosion on sills

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 both front anti-roll bar drop links

Rear suspension bushes worn

Slight play near side front bottom ball joint

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 273,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion on sills

Play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Rear suspension bushes worn

Slight play near side front bottom ball joint

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 250,886 miles

Corrosion in off side sill. Oudside seatbelt prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

large crack in windscreen off side. However just outside wiper swept area

Fail 15 Jan 2010 250,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in off side sill. Oudside seatbelt prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

large crack in windscreen off side. However just outside wiper swept area

Pass 14 Jan 2009 222,315 miles

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

crack in both rear light lens

damage to offside front windscreen

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre tread below legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2009 222,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack in both rear light lens

damage to offside front windscreen

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre tread below legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2008 186,852 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Jan 2007 145,915 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 145,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 114,086 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 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KV03 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

KV03 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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