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BT03 EKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

313,213 mi
Last recorded313,213 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 313,213 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 298,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 288,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 272,425 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 272,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 261,970 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 234,374 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 234,353 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 203,380 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 183,544 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 183,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 163,279 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 145,268 miles

offside rear brake warning wire broken

Fail 6 Jan 2009 145,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear brake warning wire broken

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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BT03 EKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT03 EKJ, 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 BT03 EKJ registered?

BT03 EKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 EKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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