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BU03 LYX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,447 mi
Last recorded180,447 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 180,447 miles

all suspension component's corroding

auto gearbox getting very weak

heavily underbody corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 180,306 miles

underbody and outer sills heavily corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2020 180,303 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2019 180,228 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 180,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 179,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 179,443 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 168,493 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 168,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Missing (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 163,367 miles

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

Offside handbrake outer casing split

Fail 27 Nov 2015 163,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside handbrake outer casing split

Pass 20 Dec 2014 153,452 miles

noise from front when braking.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 153,447 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

noise from front when braking.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 153,447 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

ASR on display

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight gearbox oil leak nearside

both side front tyres inner treads uneven wear & nearing limit

speedo instrument light half iluminated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 137,439 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2013 137,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,188 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 124,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 113,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,437 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 51,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,705 miles

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

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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BU03 LYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU03 LYX, 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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BU03 LYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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