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DF03 BMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

345,611 mi
Last recorded345,611 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 345,611 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 195,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 161,652 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 161,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 147,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 123,032 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

knock in steering system but not showing any play.

n/s inboard c/v gaiter split

o/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s inboard c/v gaiter split

Fail 10 Jan 2011 123,031 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

knock in steering system but not showing any play.

n/s inboard c/v gaiter split

o/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s inboard c/v gaiter split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,165 miles

nearside front inboard CV gaiter torn

Fail 8 Dec 2009 85,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f inboard c/v gaiter torn.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 122,580 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 93,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 60,110 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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DF03 BMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF03 BMU, 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 DF03 BMU registered?

DF03 BMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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