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FY03 BVH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationFY03 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017

Nearside windscreen damage but not in drivers view

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

various corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

Nearside windscreen damage but not in drivers view

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2016 154,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 138,807 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 138,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,612 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 114,409 miles

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

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)

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,215 miles

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

O/S Headlamp wet inside

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS belt loose/ autotensioner weak.

Spare tyre defective

n/s door mirror glass damaged

windscreen has damage outside of drivers view

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,083 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 96,083 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,539 miles

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,052 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 73,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both door mirror glass's are cracked

front number plater is damaged

o/s and n/s front and o/s rear tyres are worn to 3mm limit is 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,179 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 60,179 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FY03 BVH 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 64.7%.

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 FY03 BVH, 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 FY03 BVH registered?

FY03 BVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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