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VK53 KZW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,663 mi
Last recorded70,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,575 miles

Brake performance on rear has just passed

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,358 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,303 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,895 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tow socket not in use

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 58,179 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,621 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,779 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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VK53 KZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK53 KZW, 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 VK53 KZW registered?

VK53 KZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 KZW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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