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VX03 KVB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,478 mi
Last recorded197,478 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 KVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 197,478 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES OF REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT

HEAVY CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS / BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 10 Apr 2019 187,165 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody condition very poor

Fail 18 Mar 2019 186,811 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body condition very poor

Pass 19 Mar 2018 178,021 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 178,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 169,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

driver seat poor condition

eshaust mount missing at rear of silencer but system still supported

Fail 12 Apr 2017 169,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of rear arm on sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of rear arm on sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

driver seat poor condition

eshaust mount missing at rear of silencer but system still supported

Pass 19 Apr 2016 160,247 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 160,247 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sills in and out and rear x/member as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 153,131 miles

P Taylor only tested failed tiems

Fail 11 Feb 2015 153,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 150,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 216,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 150,797 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 145,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 145,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 146,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 136,842 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 136,834 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 90,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,503 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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VX03 KVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX03 KVB, 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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VX03 KVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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