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KW52 ERK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,434 mi
Last recorded177,434 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 177,434 miles

Adv extensive welding carried out to vehicle body /structure........

Adv unable to open drivers window...........

Rear Strongly adv both rear suspension arms corroded and poor condition..........

Fail 4 Mar 2022 177,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp poor condition........ (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside front headlamp inop.......... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower ball-joint badly worn...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside front repeater lamp showing clear not amber......... (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside inner outrigger holed and corroded....... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner chassis / rear arm holed and corroded......... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front metal brake pipe corroded /pitted...... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front inner upper wheel arch holed and corroded close to top strut mounting.......... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Repeater lamp inop and lens missing.......... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Parking brake lever insecure to vehicle bodywork......... (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps missing........... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv extensive welding carried out to vehicle body /structure........

Adv unable to open drivers window...........

Rear Strongly adv both rear suspension arms corroded and poor condition..........

Pass 9 Mar 2021 172,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 172,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody has been waxoyled

Fail 19 Jul 2019 172,577 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes corroded and hand brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR to OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Lower screen cracked from NS to OS

NS and OS sill areas corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Vehicle underside has all over corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR to OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Lower screen cracked from NS to OS

NS and OS sill areas corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Vehicle underside has all over corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 163,797 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Large crack running across centre lower screen, but not affecting drivers view of road

NS and OS inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 163,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF and OSF (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed x2 near suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.6a)

All brake discs corroded

Large crack running across centre lower screen, but not affecting drivers view of road

NS and OS inner and outer sills corroded

Nail (cable clip) in OSF tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 162,015 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 162,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 162,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose (7.1.2)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 157,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 157,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 151,205 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 151,205 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 138,996 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,983 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 124,160 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 124,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 107,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s headlight slightly loose

rear brake imbalance 21%

Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,962 miles

exhaust holed

Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust holed

Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,924 miles

front discs wearing and corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2007 79,924 miles

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

front discs wearing and corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,691 miles

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

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

screen washer switch in poor condition

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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KW52 ERK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KW52 ERK, 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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KW52 ERK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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