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BL52 OBO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,675 mi
Last recorded80,675 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 OBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

condensation inside both headlights

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,663 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

condensation inside both headlights

Pass 13 Aug 2016 73,814 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills have slight surface corrosion

both steering rack arms have slight wear

rear chassis crossmember has some surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2016 73,814 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills have slight surface corrosion

both steering rack arms have slight wear

rear chassis crossmember has some surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,913 miles

Offside Front mirror glass secured with tape

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

Pass 9 Aug 2014 60,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f exhaust rubber slight deteriation

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,052 miles

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

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

front and rear exhaust sections have slight deterioration

n/s wiperblade has slight deterioration

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,855 miles

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

front exhaust has some deterioration

n/s/r brake disc has slight pitting

Pass 30 Jul 2011 43,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,924 miles

front wiper blades split 2 front brake pads are worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,850 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 17,846 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,152 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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BL52 OBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL52 OBO, 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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BL52 OBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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