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BG03 OYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,049 mi
Last recorded198,049 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 198,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside passenger door slightly corroded

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside driver door slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 198,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front driver's door slightly corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 198,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front driver's door slightly corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 197,756 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sills slightly damaged

Offside Outer sills slightly damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2014 192,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 184,651 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 184,651 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 177,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 170,538 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 170,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 168,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 161,580 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 161,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 152,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 140,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 123,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 112,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 97,868 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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BG03 OYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG03 OYB, 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 BG03 OYB registered?

BG03 OYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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