MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
387,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Nearside balljoint leaking grease
Nearside cv boot leaking grease
Offside Outer sill corroded
Offside Outer sill corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Nearside balljoint leaking grease
Nearside cv boot leaking grease
Offside Outer sill corroded
Offside Outer sill corroded
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
under vehicle prescirbed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
SPARE WHEEL TYRE CUT TO CORD
damage on os and ns sill
front brake discs worn lipped
osr tyre worn on inner edge
tempory locking petrol cap
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage on os and ns sill
front brake discs worn lipped
osr tyre worn on inner edge
tempory locking petrol cap
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sills damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sills damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
damage to both sides sills
slight play in nearside front steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
advise offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF03 LSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LSJ, 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 LSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2003.
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