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P603 KYA

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

121,928 mi
Last recorded121,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 117,939 miles

Light corrosion on various brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Park brake just met minimum required effort

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,241 miles

Exhaust tip touching chassis.

Nearside Front Seat has movement due to swivel base.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing around rim.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Offside Front Seat has movement due to swivel base.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre perishing around rim.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lense cracked but not showing white light. (1.2.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam When dipped = main. When main = dipped. Wiring fault. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape and has been run flat. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Exhaust tip touching chassis.

Nearside Front Seat has movement due to swivel base.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing around rim.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Offside Front Seat has movement due to swivel base.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre perishing around rim.

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lense cracked but not showing white light. (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 111,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front outer sill panel soft/corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,339 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 104,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,731 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,756 miles

offside rear outer sill panel corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,756 miles

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

offside rear outer sill panel corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,104 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 93,103 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,395 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,849 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,223 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 84,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 71,273 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 71,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2007 68,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,031 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 66,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front xhaust fouling front anti - roll bar!

O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge!

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,045 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P603 KYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 P603 KYA, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P603 KYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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