MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear sliding door hinge defective
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear sliding door hinge defective
brake fluid level nearing min
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear REAR BODY CROSS MEMBER RUSTED AND HOLED N/S O/S
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sill secton (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (5.2.6)
Rear REAR BODY CROSS MEMBER RUSTED AND HOLED N/S O/S
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole rec attention (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole rec attention (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both, condensation in lenses (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres slightly perished
exhaust cat section corroded
glow plug light on dash
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres slightly perished
exhaust cat section corroded
glow plug light on dash
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall (not deep enough to reach the cords)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall (not deep enough to reach the cords)
n/s/f inner c v boot split
rear discs pitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust centre clamp snapped
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust centre clamp snapped
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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BF53 VVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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