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BJ03 BGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

272,972 mi
Last recorded272,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 272,972 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box appears damp (2.3.3b)

body, chassis, suspension and brake components corroded

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Aug 2015 272,879 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box appears damp (2.3.3b)

body, chassis, suspension and brake components corroded

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Mar 2014 259,097 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 241,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 224,659 miles

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2011 208,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 188,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 173,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 153,204 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2007 116,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 78,641 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 BGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGZ, 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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What year was BJ03 BGZ registered?

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

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