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BJ03 OUV

2003 Mercedes Minibus

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,022 mi
Last recorded90,022 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Minibus83,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OUV
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,984 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,252 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,715 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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BJ03 OUV is a 2003 Mercedes Minibus in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 83,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 OUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 OUV registered?

BJ03 OUV is a 2003 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BJ03 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 OUV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ03 OUV have outstanding finance?

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