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BF03 LRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

113,497 mi
Last recorded113,497 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 113,497 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corroded

underbody corrosion.

Fail 20 Dec 2025 113,497 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corroded

underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,286 miles

General corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2024 112,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 112,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 110,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2021 107,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2020 106,836 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 106,836 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,815 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear brake disc corroded both faces. both rear shock absorber casings corroded. loading doors varying amount of corrosion .

Fail 30 May 2018 102,457 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear brake disc corroded both faces. both rear shock absorber casings corroded. loading doors varying amount of corrosion .

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion underneath

rear tyres perished

slight play in front wheels

Fail 31 May 2017 98,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion underneath

rear tyres perished

slight play in front wheels

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,541 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

underneath and sills have corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,492 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 80,757 miles

sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,908 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 74,908 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,900 miles

Both front brake disc's excessivley worn on inner surface.

Pass 27 May 2011 63,614 miles

front discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,020 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 44,626 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 35,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 35,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,916 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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BF03 LRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 BF03 LRZ, 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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BF03 LRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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