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BF53 BVO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,734 mi
Last recorded153,734 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2010 153,734 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

anti-roll links have split boots,o/s and n/s.. balljoints suspension knock..

Pass 30 Oct 2009 128,769 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,127 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,192 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 BVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 BVO registered?

BF53 BVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BF53 BVO safe to buy?

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