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BF53 VVK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,922 mi
Last recorded156,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 156,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody all corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 156,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody all corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 150,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,123 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 145,096 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Door has a split along the lower section

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

Offside Sil is corroded (hole)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,725 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,822 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 78,389 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,273 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Dec 2010 55,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,647 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 VVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF53 VVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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