MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake hose location (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel tight to turn
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaks(s)
Rear Exhaust hanger insecure
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
body has repairs from welding
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
body has repairs from welding
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sub frame mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front sub frame mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings coil spring area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front sub frame mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sub frame mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing protective cover corroded (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing protective cover corroded (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both sills weak with corrosion
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
judder rear brakes
underside heavily corroded
general underside corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brakes slight judder on roller brake tester
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general underside corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brakes slight judder on roller brake tester
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general underside corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills
rear valance holed not with in perscribed area
various areas rusted not holed at time of test
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
* stonechips on windscreen †* o/s/f mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BW03 VPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BW03 VPZ, 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 BW03 VPZ?
You can check the full history of BW03 VPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BW03 VPZ registered?
BW03 VPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2003.
Is BW03 VPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BW03 VPZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BW03 VPZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW03 VPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.