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BJ53 DZT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

209,841 mi
Last recorded209,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 209,841 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 204,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 203,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 196,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 191,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 181,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 181,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 168,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 159,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 159,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 153,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 146,175 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 137,734 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyre and N/S front tyre - perish from outer side wall

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 137,734 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S and O/S rear tyre and N/S front tyre - perish from outer side wall

Offside Front Lower Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 134,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers need attention soon.

brake pedal anti slip worn.

o/s/r brake wear loom broken.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,162 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 112,730 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 112,725 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

abs sensor wire slightly rubbing o/s/f

Pass 7 Jan 2009 104,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 98,126 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 98,126 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 86,648 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 86,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,320 miles

hand brake performance slightly low on offside.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 DZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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