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KV53 LHP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 146,220 miles

Front top marker lights inop

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2014 139,961 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

drive belt perished

exhaust tailpipe hanger loose, exhaust still fully supported

Pass 26 Nov 2014 139,961 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

drive belt perished

exhaust tailpipe hanger loose, exhaust still fully supported

Pass 11 Nov 2013 131,075 miles

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

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

VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND PRESENTED WITH 12 PASSENGER SEATS AND BELTS.

light switch starting to stick

n/s step light innoperative

Fail 6 Nov 2013 131,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

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

VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND PRESENTED WITH 12 PASSENGER SEATS AND BELTS.

light switch starting to stick

n/s step light innoperative

Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,470 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 116,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 116,427 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 103,696 miles

o/s and n/s/f track rod end rubber boots split.

o/s/r and n/s/r parking brake air cylinder gaiters split.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,242 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,404 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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KV53 LHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 LHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV53 LHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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