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BP52 OYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,712 mi
Last recorded167,712 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 167,712 miles

Light scratches to front screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 167,699 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Light scratches to front screen

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 159,343 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 159,343 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

Pass 16 Jan 2013 147,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 147,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 137,773 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 137,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 125,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 112,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,768 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,842 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 55,837 miles

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

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

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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BP52 OYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BP52 OYS, 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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BP52 OYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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