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BK53 OCU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,102 mi
Last recorded191,102 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 191,102 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front offside and nearside inner sill corroded

front offside and nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall worn

rear brake disc worn

under vehicle condition corroded and in poor condition

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 185,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill in poor condition and corroded

nearside rear outer sill body filler cracked

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill in poor condition and corroded

rear brake disc in poor condition

rear offside and nearside tyre outer side wall in poor condition

under vehicle in poor condition and corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 185,393 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill in poor condition and corroded

nearside rear outer sill body filler cracked

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill in poor condition and corroded

rear brake disc in poor condition

rear offside and nearside tyre outer side wall in poor condition

under vehicle in poor condition and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 183,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s inner cv boot slight damage.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 177,135 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front rear brake pipe slight rusted.

fuel pipe slight rusted.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 177,135 miles

front rear brake pipe slight rusted.

fuel pipe slight rusted.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 172,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 169,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 166,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 162,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 135,807 miles

hole in nearside front headlamp

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

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 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCU, 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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What year was BK53 OCU registered?

BK53 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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