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VN03 KZB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,577 mi
Last recorded139,577 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 KZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2023 139,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis box section! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill and box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill ! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,190 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 114,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note! both front tyres are worn on inside edges.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 105,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note! both front tyres are worn on inside edges.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 91,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,089 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,026 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,026 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 67,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,721 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,175 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,507 miles

small.splits.in.wiper.rubbers

Pass 26 May 2007 43,125 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 43,125 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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Pass 26 May 2006 31,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 31,456 miles

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

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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VN03 KZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 VN03 KZB, 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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VN03 KZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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