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BF53 BWA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,403 mi
Last recorded88,403 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,403 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal along both o/s n/s sill edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 88,403 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps new bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal along both o/s n/s sill edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,247 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 88,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,110 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread lifting

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread lifting

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,770 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhuast heat shei;d lose

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,474 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls are deteriorated

exhuarst heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,340 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,861 miles

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,173 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 BWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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