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BF53 VVT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

133,371 mi
Last recorded133,371 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,371 miles

Nearside Rear sliding door hinge defective

Fail 7 Sep 2019 133,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,255 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 111,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,026 miles

Rear REAR BODY CROSS MEMBER RUSTED AND HOLED N/S O/S

Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,261 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 75,255 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,349 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,344 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust cat section corroded

glow plug light on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2015 68,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,706 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,706 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,658 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,658 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,097 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,097 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,555 miles

n/s/f inner c v boot split

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,134 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,134 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,042 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre clamp snapped

Fail 1 Sep 2008 35,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,157 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,295 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 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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