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BN03 TUV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,240 mi
Last recorded127,240 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 TUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Fail 11 Apr 2019 127,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

general under body corrosion

rear cross member corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front inner c.v boot deteriorating

nearside rear tyre feathering

Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,704 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

glow plug warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner c.v boot deteriorating

nearside rear tyre feathering

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,564 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,756 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 39,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,688 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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BN03 TUV 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 82.4%.

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 BN03 TUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 TUV registered?

BN03 TUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BN03 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 TUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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