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BV53 ZDN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 308,002 miles

new speedo fitted prior to mot

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 406,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/S/Front steering arm has slight play in fixing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 406,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective does not seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/Front steering arm has slight play in fixing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 392,341 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 392,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 351,395 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 351,389 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 270,725 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 342,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around the subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 342,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 327,010 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 326,919 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front inner sills around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sills around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 305,970 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 275,460 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 254,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 233,169 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing

front wipers ends worn

rear brake pads are low

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Sep 2010 212,154 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 193,498 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 193,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 173,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 147,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,970 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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BV53 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV53 ZDN, 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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BV53 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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