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BV03 TBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

467,879 mi
Last recorded467,879 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 467,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 451,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 430,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 430,765 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 414,714 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underneath floor tec (6.1.B.2)

Brake percentage low

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion In between welded places (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Member (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 398,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mountings both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 398,258 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre chassis outrigger/body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mountings both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 380,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 367,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 367,559 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion both inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 355,151 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 339,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 328,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 318,034 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both outer sills have corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 306,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 291,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 290,885 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet handle missing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 274,296 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 256,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 240,027 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 240,027 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 223,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 208,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2009 197,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 186,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 180,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 171,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 149,848 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 116,952 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 TBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 BV03 TBY, 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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BV03 TBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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