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BJ53 OTM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,535 mi
Last recorded190,535 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 190,535 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 190,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 189,108 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 189,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 189,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 188,053 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 188,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 186,011 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 186,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 184,537 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 184,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 182,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 180,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 179,280 miles

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

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated,o/s and n/s front and rear discs slightly pitted,o/s and n/s front steering arm slight play at fixings,o/s and n/s front d bush slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2010 176,232 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 176,232 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs very pitted and scored

Pass 3 Nov 2009 172,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 172,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 165,487 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 165,400 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 137,018 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,623 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 OTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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