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BG03 OYD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,478 mi
Last recorded134,478 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2026 134,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen sight crack

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 122,866 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 122,866 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,152 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,683 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2018 113,942 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 83,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 59,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 51,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,182 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,265 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 34,265 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 May 2006 24,438 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 OYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

BG03 OYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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