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BV03 SZU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,997 mi
Last recorded127,997 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 SZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 127,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlight beam images poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlight beam images poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2021 125,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlight beam images poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2015 124,514 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 124,514 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,544 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,294 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 114,294 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012
Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,321 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 95,512 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RUSTY

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DIRTY

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 95,512 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DIRTY

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RUSTY

Fail 13 Sep 2008 90,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 90,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 73,844 miles

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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BV03 SZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV03 SZU, 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 BV03 SZU registered?

BV03 SZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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