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BF53 BVH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,210 mi
Last recorded177,210 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 177,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 170,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen cracked top & bottom

Fail 13 Jan 2016 170,340 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen cracked top & bottom

Fail 13 Jan 2015 164,894 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

screen cracked lower edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 164,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

screen cracked lower edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 151,544 miles

screen cracked lower edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 138,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,894 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 126,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 112,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 100,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,364 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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BF53 BVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF53 BVH, 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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What year was BF53 BVH registered?

BF53 BVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BF53 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 BVH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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