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LW03 KUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,598 miles

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

Offside front inner sill corroded but not within 30mm of a structural point

Fail 13 Apr 2026 85,598 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside front inner sill corroded but not within 30mm of a structural point

Pass 7 May 2025 83,773 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 83,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,172 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 73,122 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board centre to rear box leaking at silencer (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole near jacking point , but not effecting strength at this point . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,658 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2019 70,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,136 miles

Condensation in headlamps/beam images poor

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,974 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,910 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,512 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,295 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,071 miles

Cannot fully inspect safety fuel cap.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,739 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,079 miles

both front wipers starting to split at ends

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,199 miles

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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LW03 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LW03 KUG, 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 LW03 KUG registered?

LW03 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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