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BJ03 BKD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

257,918 mi
Last recorded257,918 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 257,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 248,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 228,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 212,046 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 212,046 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 194,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 180,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 154,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 129,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2007 97,926 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,457 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 BKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Yellow with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BKD, 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 BKD registered?

BJ03 BKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 BKD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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