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BX53 SYE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBX53 SYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

heavy surface corrosion to both inner sills

heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn

o/s door mirror damaged

sills corroded

underside corrosion present

Fail 19 Jun 2018 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn

o/s door mirror damaged

sills corroded

underside corrosion present

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,560 miles

rear discs corroaded

slight injector blow

Fail 12 Jun 2017 103,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroaded

slight injector blow

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,717 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mount missing

rear discs corroaded

slight blow from injector

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear exhaust mount missing

rear discs corroaded

slight blow from injector

Fail 15 Jun 2015 98,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,251 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2011 82,245 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs lipped

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,361 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,410 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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BX53 SYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX53 SYE, 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 BX53 SYE registered?

BX53 SYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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