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CN03 BXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,703 mi
Last recorded142,703 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 142,703 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 142,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 136,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,079 miles

both rear shock absorbers covers corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 130,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers covers corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 126,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 126,781 miles

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 116,021 miles

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

rear discs pitted badly

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2010 105,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 74,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,002 miles

small crack in centre exhaust box , not blowing .

Fail 23 Mar 2006 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small crack in centre exhaust box , not blowing .

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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CN03 BXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CN03 BXA, 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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CN03 BXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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