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BV03 TBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

252,072 mi
Last recorded252,072 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 252,072 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake discs slighty worn both sides

Fail 28 Sep 2012 252,072 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slighty worn both sides

Pass 28 Sep 2011 236,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 206,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 178,690 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 155,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 120,354 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low.

front and rear discs starting to wear low.

offside rear light lense cracked.

rear pads wearing low.

scraping sound coming from nearside rear wheel when wheel is turned in a reverse motion.

Fail 9 May 2007 120,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to wear low.

front and rear discs starting to wear low.

offside rear light lense cracked.

rear pads wearing low.

scraping sound coming from nearside rear wheel when wheel is turned in a reverse motion.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 94,960 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 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

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

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