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BV53 ZDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,964 mi
Last recorded251,964 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 251,964 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2012 251,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear lamp cracked

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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BV53 ZDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV53 ZDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV53 ZDF?

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What year was BV53 ZDF registered?

BV53 ZDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BV53 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 ZDF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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