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BJ03 JWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,067 mi
Last recorded148,067 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 148,067 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

front entrance step lights inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2014 148,063 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 148,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 148,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 148,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 148,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 148,067 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 132,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 113,283 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 92,162 miles

Centre Front Lower Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 92,162 miles

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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 JWG 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 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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

BJ03 JWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 JWG 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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