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BF03 WPP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,012 mi
Last recorded163,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 163,012 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under thecar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 163,012 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under thecar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 156,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch operation slightly sticky

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Rear wiper blades excessively deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2015 155,943 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch operation slightly sticky

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Rear wiper blades excessively deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 141,983 miles

Both rear wiper blades excessively deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Glow plug warning light is on

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front wheel arch is corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside front sill panel slightly corroded

Offside front wheel arch is corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside side repeater secured using tape

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jul 2014 141,983 miles

Both rear wiper blades excessively deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Glow plug warning light is on

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel arch is corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside front sill panel slightly corroded

Offside front wheel arch is corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside side repeater secured using tape

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2013 131,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front side repeater damaged

Offside front wheel arch is corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Mar 2013 131,900 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front side repeater damaged

Offside front wheel arch is corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2012 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2012 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,086 miles

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

drivers door mirror all taped up but can still be used

near side front inner drive shaft boot split

off side side indecator taped inplace but still usable

off side steering rack steering arm inner ball socket slight wear

Fail 24 Sep 2010 111,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror all taped up but can still be used

near side front inner drive shaft boot split

near side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty

off side side indecator taped inplace but still usable

off side steering rack steering arm inner ball socket slight wear

Pass 1 Aug 2009 98,967 miles

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

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

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

front screen slightly scratched

horn slightly slow to operate

o/s wing repeater slight damage

o/s/f mirror slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 83,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,470 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 WPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WPP, 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 WPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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