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AU54 HSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,732 mi
Last recorded178,732 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 HSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 178,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall cuts not showing cord

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 178,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 174,116 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 165,704 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 165,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 146,558 miles

there is play in n/s/f/track rod but no play at steering wheel

Fail 3 Dec 2012 146,558 miles

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

there is play in n/s/f/track rod but no play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2011 139,194 miles

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 18 Nov 2010 118,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,422 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,295 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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AU54 HSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSL, 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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AU54 HSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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