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BF53 VWL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,445 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,703 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 68,703 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 58,978 miles

Please note there is a small crake to o/s/r light len but no effecing and correct colours showing

Fail 25 May 2007 58,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Please note there is a small crake to o/s/r light len but no effecing and correct colours showing

Fail 17 May 2007 58,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 VWL registered?

BF53 VWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BF53 VWL safe to buy?

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