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KV53 LHF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,104 mi
Last recorded102,104 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,104 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,745 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,200 miles

centre exhaust is corroded & has slight blow

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,200 miles

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

centre exhaust is corroded & has slight blow

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,929 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,269 miles

drivers door inner handle damaged but works ok.

near side rear lamp lens damaged near to limit.

small amount of play in off side front anti roll bar D bush.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,289 miles

centre rear view mirror has fallen off.

near side rear lamp lens damaged slightly.

nera side front tyre worn to the wear indicators.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,144 miles

chip in near side of windscreen.(within limits)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,575 miles

n/s/rear lamp lens cracked

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 LHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 LHF registered?

KV53 LHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is KV53 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 LHF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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