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BF03 WRT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

211,243 mi
Last recorded211,243 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 211,243 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2017 210,475 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 191,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 191,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 176,021 miles

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

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges and perishing

slight corrosion n/s sill

Fail 21 Apr 2015 176,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges and perishing

slight corrosion n/s sill

Fail 1 May 2014 161,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 May 2014 161,378 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 May 2013 146,770 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 May 2013 146,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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 (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 129,989 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 May 2012 129,989 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 115,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 115,698 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 102,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

injector blow

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 14 May 2010 102,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

injector blow

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 14 May 2009 86,923 miles

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

evidence of fuel residue at offside of engine (no actual leak detected at time of test)

Fail 14 May 2009 86,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

evidence of fuel residue at offside of engine (no actual leak detected at time of test)

Pass 8 May 2008 72,149 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

rear seating and belts removed from vehicle

Fail 7 May 2008 72,081 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

nearside front brake disc shows signs of wear

rear seating and belts removed from vehicle

Pass 4 May 2007 54,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 54,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,998 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 WRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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