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DA03 BNV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationDA03 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016
Fail 6 Dec 2016

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cills corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer cills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 238,347 miles

NS lower sill is corroded

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 238,135 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

NS lower sill is corroded

OS lower sill is corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 231,042 miles

Both lower sills are corroded

NS CV is leaking

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 226,863 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 217,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 208,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 204,581 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 204,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside ind telltale lamp inop

wipers splitting

Pass 22 Aug 2008 196,894 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 196,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres outer edges worn

offside ind flashing tell tale inop but audible telltale clearly heard

reverse lamp inop

Fail 11 Jul 2008 196,839 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre edges worn

offside indicator tell tale on dash inop but audiable tell tale working

rear number plate slightly water logged

reverse lamps inop

Pass 8 Aug 2007 175,940 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 170,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DA03 BNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA03 BNV, 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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DA03 BNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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