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RY53 KPK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 156,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general body condition poor

Fail 29 Mar 2016 156,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also inner rack joint advise (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general body condition poor

unable to check emissons

Pass 20 Mar 2015 149,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 149,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,136 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 143,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 137,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 123,787 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2010 115,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate deterating

Pass 21 May 2009 104,847 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 104,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 86,582 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,085 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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RY53 KPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY53 KPK, 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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RY53 KPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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