MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
467,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both outer sills have corrosion
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
handbrake has little reserve travel
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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