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BX53 SYF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 SYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 142,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 140,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 137,672 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 137,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 137,231 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 134,619 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 134,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 131,330 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 131,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,432 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 126,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 119,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 113,958 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,715 miles

Condensation in Nearside headlamp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,977 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,977 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,397 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 44,397 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,818 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 SYF 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 69.6%.

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 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 BX53 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

BX53 SYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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