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BJ53 DVA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 134,875 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 134,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise attention to handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2006 102,376 miles

ADVISORY ITEMS PER ORIGINAL TEST 3/ 11/2006

Fail 3 Nov 2006 102,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ADVISE ATTENTION/ POSS . ADJUSTMENT TO N/S REAR HANDBRAKE(shoes)

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

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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BJ53 DVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ53 DVA, 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 BJ53 DVA registered?

BJ53 DVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BJ53 DVA safe to buy?

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