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KX53 EUD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,622 mi
Last recorded121,622 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 EUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 121,622 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly.

diesel noticed at filter..no obvious leak.

nearside inner door panel insecure.

offside rear tail lamp, lense cracked.

slight blue smoke during acceleration.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 121,622 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly.

diesel noticed at filter..no obvious leak.

nearside inner door panel insecure.

offside rear tail lamp, lense cracked.

slight blue smoke during acceleration.

Fail 4 Aug 2012 116,763 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

coil light staying on.

nearside non-obligatory mirror,vision impaired.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 116,763 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

coil light staying on.

nearside non-obligatory mirror,vision impaired.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,382 miles

exhaust down pipe bolt snapped

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 103,382 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

exhaust down pipe bolt snapped

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 88,075 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 88,073 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,980 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed and on limit

Fail 26 Nov 2009 79,980 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed and on limit

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 34,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,767 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise brake fluid low

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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KX53 EUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KX53 EUD, 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 KX53 EUD registered?

KX53 EUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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