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KV53 LFR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,907 mi
Last recorded158,907 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 158,907 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 158,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 147,883 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in none prescribed areas

Pass 11 Nov 2014
Pass 25 Nov 2013 116,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,843 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2011 88,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,856 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 75,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,603 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,594 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,216 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 1 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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KV53 LFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV53 LFR, 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 KV53 LFR registered?

KV53 LFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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