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RJ53 KNH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,944 mi
Last recorded166,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 166,944 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 166,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 161,622 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 155,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 154,892 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 154,574 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 153,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 152,573 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 146,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 139,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 137,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 135,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 114,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,174 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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RJ53 KNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJ53 KNH, 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 RJ53 KNH registered?

RJ53 KNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 KNH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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