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BG03 YJE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 364,789 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 344,359 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion on rear chassis rails and cross members

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Fail 20 Nov 2012 343,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion on rear chassis rails and cross members

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Fail 1 Dec 2011 308,957 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

condition of seats

corrosion & grease on main & rear brake pipes

corrosion on sills s

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2011 308,957 miles

condition of seats

corrosion & grease on main & rear brake pipes

corrosion on sills s

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2011 288,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

condition of seats

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes borderline

eye level stop light

Pass 6 Jun 2011 288,746 miles

condition of seats

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes borderline

eye level stop light

Pass 30 Nov 2010 246,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heat sheild insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2010 246,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heat sheild insecure

Pass 18 May 2010 223,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2009 205,099 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 189,120 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 189,087 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 172,518 miles

Condition of front number plate

Play in steering rack

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2008 148,581 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 95,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2006 42,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

BG03 YJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is BG03 YJE safe to buy?

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