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BJ03 OUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,515 mi
Last recorded156,515 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 156,515 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 156,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,865 miles

Both sides Outer and inner sills corroded not considered as excessive

Exhaust shield loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 146,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both jackikng point corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded inner side

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded inner side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 146,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 141,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 141,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,246 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,829 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,084 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 91,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 76,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,845 miles

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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BJ03 OUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ03 OUE, 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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BJ03 OUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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