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BJ53 DXE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,764 mi
Last recorded162,764 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 153,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 153,728 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 147,662 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 142,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 135,065 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 135,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,854 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 117,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 92,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,210 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,099 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,192 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,093 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch & brake pedal rubbers wearing.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,293 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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BJ53 DXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ53 DXE, 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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BJ53 DXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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