MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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general age related corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undersealed
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underside heavily undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake pedal has long travel
n/s/r tyre perished/low tread
various metal brake pipes corroded
various underside corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WheelArch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe end ragged (7.1.2)
both head lights weak pattern
emissions to clean to read
engine damp may have slight fuel leak
tablet holder removed
slight leak.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight diesel leak.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight diesel leak.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly damaged.
all four tyres slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wiper blades slightly worn and split.
Front tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 OOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 BL53 OOF, 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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BL53 OOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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