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BU03 UJF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

356,029 mi
Last recorded356,029 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 356,029 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 355,339 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 355,322 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 353,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 353,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 352,608 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 352,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2010 185,235 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 5 May 2010 185,235 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 170,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged but function not impaired (3.6.H.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged but function not impaired (3.6.H.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 156,164 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2007 134,894 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

slight bind on o/side front brake

Fail 23 May 2007 134,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

slight bind on o/side front brake

Pass 30 May 2006 110,001 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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BU03 UJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 UJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU03 UJF registered?

BU03 UJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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