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BK53 BZN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,094 mi
Last recorded143,094 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 143,094 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jul 2016 130,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 130,635 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,undersills,chassis rails and closing panels (2.4.A.3)

nut missing from nearside drive shaft

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bolt missing from nearside cv joint

Fail 29 Dec 2014 112,341 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bolt missing from nearside front inner cv joint

both front centre and rear undersills and outersills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 97,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,937 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 79,856 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,910 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,066 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,702 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 50,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,122 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,211 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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BK53 BZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK53 BZN, 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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BK53 BZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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