MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
449,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
bind from nearside front wheel
both rear brake discs are slightly pitted
corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
corrosion to under side of vehicle and rear chassis legs
heavy corrosion to nearside front inner sill panel
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes are age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated age cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint
stone chips to windscreen
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all age cracking and splitting but no movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
bind to nearside front wheel
both rear brake discs are pitted
damage to both rear light units
damage to nearside front wing and corner
headlight lens on nearside front is cracked
heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front slight body damage
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chasis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chasis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
play in inner steering rack joints
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
play in rack joints
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
play in rack joints
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake cable casing starting to corrode
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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BJ53 ECF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 ECF, 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 ECF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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