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BP03 OAM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,545 mi
Last recorded185,545 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 185,545 miles

offside rear lamp cracked

steering wheel grip loose

Fail 11 Jan 2013 185,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear lamp cracked

steering wheel grip loose

Pass 6 Jan 2011 153,294 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 153,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,185 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some bulbs not working to eye level brake light

Fail 5 Jan 2009 96,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some bulbs not working to eye level brake light

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,883 miles

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

Offside front exhaust mounting deteriorating.

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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BP03 OAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP03 OAM, 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 BP03 OAM registered?

BP03 OAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BP03 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 OAM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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