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BF53 BVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,250 miles

all under seal painted

Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,242 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all under seal painted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 72,111 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounts holed both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,709 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,692 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 44% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear inner sill within 30cm of rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear inner sill within 30cm of rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill leading to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam lamp affected by another light source (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,304 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,272 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 63,267 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,091 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,725 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 53,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,728 miles

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

offside front shocker top mount stiff on lock to lock

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Oct 2014 50,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

offside front shocker top mount stiff on lock to lock

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,000 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,227 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 BVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BVP, 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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BF53 BVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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