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AU54 GXR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 GXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,769 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has some lift / movement present

Very rear metal brake pipes are new - all other brake pipes have some corrosion present

both near side & offside side doors have some corrosion at bottom & have been taped

the near side rear registration plate light is operating, but less bright compared to the offside

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,535 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level brake light has 1 of 11 bulbs inoperative - 10 function

Front to rear metal brake pipes & both front brake pipes have some surface corrosion present

Nearside Rear registration plate light had to be tapped to function, but continued to operate correctly

Offside Front Lower ball joint has very slight movement present

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,160 miles

offside front bottom ball joint has some lift present.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,169 miles

both rear indicators are less orange compaired to the front.

the near side rear park brake hasor appears to have slight distortion present & a little noise internal of the disc (hand brake shoes) when rotated by hand elevated & whilst in rollers.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,687 miles

little distortion appears present on meters whilst rotating / braking with park brake in rollers.

little noise present within park brake drum of brake disc on near side rear in rotation by hand whilst vehicle is elevated.

rear indicators are less orange than front indicators - advise orange bulb replacement.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 59,495 miles

both rear indicators are less orange than normally found - advise replacing both rear orange bulbs

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,472 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear end have some corrosion present - clean, inspect & waxoil coat to protect.

advise monitoring rear tyre tread wear as both are serviceable but wearing low.

near side rear brake disc shield has corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,650 miles

greater brake peddle travel than expected. Operating correctly in use (driving).

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,313 miles

offside front wiper blade slpit

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 GXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AU54 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

AU54 GXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is AU54 GXR safe to buy?

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