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BF03 WPY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

205,119 mi
Last recorded205,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 205,119 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 205,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 201,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod has play.

Fail 6 Jun 2022 201,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tie rod has play.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 199,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/ flitch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/ flitch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 199,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/ flitch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/ flitch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 198,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 196,869 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsr tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 192,344 miles

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

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

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

play in both rack joints

Pass 12 Apr 2016 184,088 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

outer and inner sills corroded

play in rack joints

rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 179,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

offside rear outter door handle missing

rear tail gate not opening

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 179,191 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear outter door handle missing

rear tail gate not opening

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 168,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/n/s/ inner sill correded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 168,589 miles

o/s/n/s/ inner sill correded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 153,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 93,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,516 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,347 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 WPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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