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VX03 KVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,975 mi
Last recorded156,975 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 156,975 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 156,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 147,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside headlight cracked

corrosion in front doors

fuel filler neck cover corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,695 miles

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

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

snow tyre fitted to nearside front wheel ,with 6 ply tyre fitted to offside front wheel.both of same size and ratio

Fail 15 Aug 2014 137,695 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

snow tyre fitted to nearside front wheel ,with 6 ply tyre fitted to offside front wheel.both of same size and ratio

Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,562 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,780 miles

Both front suspention strut top bearings poor

Front brake discs slightly worn

Handbrake travle high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 116,780 miles

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

Both front suspention strut top bearings poor

Front brake discs slightly worn

Handbrake travle high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 108,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,410 miles

Both front suspention strut top mounts slight rough operation

power steering pump intermitently noisie

Fail 16 Aug 2010 100,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Both front suspention strut top mounts slight rough operation

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,462 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 KVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX03 KVU, 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 VX03 KVU registered?

VX03 KVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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The MOT history for VX03 KVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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