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BL53 OOF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,665 mi
Last recorded144,665 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 144,665 miles

general age related corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2025 143,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 137,085 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 134,829 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 134,828 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,054 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,364 miles

brake pedal has long travel

n/s/r tyre perished/low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,313 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,527 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 111,525 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 107,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,069 miles

slight leak.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,109 miles

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

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

slight diesel leak.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 100,109 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,260 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,598 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,634 miles

all four tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 88,097 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,726 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 50,404 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,609 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 33,767 miles

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

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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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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