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BF03 SPU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,617 mi
Last recorded225,617 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 225,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 224,157 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting close to limits 2mm

Pass 18 Mar 2014 219,998 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 15 Apr 2010 188,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 188,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 161,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 161,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 131,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,190 miles

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

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

Please note there is corrison showing thoughout exahaust

Fail 16 Apr 2007 106,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Please note there is corrison showing thoughout exahaust

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,100 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 SPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Cream with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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