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BJ03 UXU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,026 mi
Last recorded186,026 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 186,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 186,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012

free play in p st rack

Fail 28 Jan 2012

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

free play in p st rack

glow plug light indicating may be there is a fault ? serious oil leaks under engine source not known - front and rear brake discs have beginning to wear and rust appearance will need attn sooner than ;later

Pass 31 Mar 2011 162,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front+rear discs in poor condition.

offside lower suspension arm bushes contaminated with oil

Pass 6 Apr 2010 144,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside inner cv boot insecure from its housing

Pass 22 May 2009 129,304 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gater split

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2008 109,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2007 86,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR tryre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 86,697 miles

OSR tryre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2006 66,987 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 UXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXU, 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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What year was BJ03 UXU registered?

BJ03 UXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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