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RA03 KCF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

190,527 mi
Last recorded190,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 KCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 190,527 miles

front brake pads getting low

minor screen damage

near side front lower ball joint dust cover poor condition

off side front inner cv boot small hole

off side inner sill poor condition corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2025 190,526 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced earthing problem? (4.1.4 (a))

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

front brake pads getting low

minor screen damage

near side front lower ball joint dust cover poor condition

off side front inner cv boot small hole

off side inner sill poor condition corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 186,004 miles

corrosion at near side rear spring mount / out rigger

head lamp images poor condensation in units

minor screen damage

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Jan 2024 186,004 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion at near side rear spring mount / out rigger

head lamp images poor condensation in units

minor screen damage

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jan 2023 176,806 miles

high level stop lamp has some bulbs out

near side rear suspension mount corroded

off side and near side inner sills corroded

screen damage minor

Fail 4 Jan 2023 176,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

high level stop lamp has some bulbs out

near side rear suspension mount corroded

off side and near side inner sills corroded

screen damage minor

Pass 13 Jan 2022 167,602 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 167,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,066 miles

near side front outer sill member corroded

off side rear inner sill member corroded by rear suspension mount

Fail 14 Jan 2021 159,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front outer sill member corroded

off side rear inner sill member corroded by rear suspension mount

Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,230 miles

off side cv gaiter small split

off side head lamp poor beam image ( no kick up)

screen damage

small exhaust leak at center

welding to near side front inner and outer sill poor

Fail 12 Jul 2019 148,230 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

off side cv gaiter small split

off side head lamp poor beam image ( no kick up)

screen damage

small exhaust leak at center

welding to near side front inner and outer sill poor

Pass 18 Jul 2018 140,360 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 139,050 miles

repairs to both front outriggers would be inadequate if within a prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill and sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

repairs to both front outriggers would be inadequate if within a prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,675 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 129,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and auter (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 122,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 105,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,485 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,329 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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RA03 KCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RA03 KCF, 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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RA03 KCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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