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BJ03 BGY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,893 mi
Last recorded246,893 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 246,893 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operation of rear hazard lamps affecting other rear lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on chassis mainframe nearside next to gearbox (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag slightly damaged by rear wheel arch panel (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 245,857 miles

Nearside Front king in has slight lift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body corroded near body mount, but not excessively.

Offside Front kingpin has slight lift

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 245,852 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front king in has slight lift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body corroded near body mount, but not excessively.

Offside Front kingpin has slight lift

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 243,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 243,222 miles

Braking system leaking foot valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement air bag not inflated (2.4.D.5)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

compressor pipe mountings loose

Fail 19 Apr 2017 243,161 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mountingbar to chassi (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 242,317 miles

9 seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front body frame corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

below windscreen corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 242,317 miles

9 seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front body frame corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

below windscreen corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 227,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 215,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 200,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 186,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 168,013 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 151,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 124,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,646 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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BJ03 BGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 BGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ03 BGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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