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AU54 APK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,011 mi
Last recorded162,011 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 162,011 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 162,011 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 155,752 miles

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

tape applied to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,699 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

underside of vehicle becoming corroded at rear

Fail 22 Oct 2012 130,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

underside of vehicle becoming corroded at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,381 miles

NEARSIDE BACK PLATE <REAR BRAKE>RUSTED AWAY.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,381 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NEARSIDE BACK PLATE <REAR BRAKE>RUSTED AWAY.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,902 miles

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

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

both steering rack gaiters twisted

rear discs slight wear

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,508 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST IS CORRODED AT REAR

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,243 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,127 miles

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

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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AU54 APK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 AU54 APK, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU54 APK registered?

AU54 APK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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