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BF53 VWE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,441 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn and have slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2011 114,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake discs are in extremly poor corroded condition but performances are sufficient, recommend replacement

front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn and have slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2010 103,396 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs have wear and pitting

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,411 miles

exhaust tail pipe and centre clamp are in a poor corroded condition

Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,411 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe and centre clamp are in a poor corroded condition

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,457 miles

Front grill damaged

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)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Small chip in offside headlamp, not broken and not distorting the aim

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 54,456 miles

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

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

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

Front grill damaged

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)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Small chip in offside headlamp, not broken and not distorting the aim

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,321 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 VWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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