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AU54 OUW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded but not holed

Fail 5 Dec 2019 126,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside and sidewall slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewall slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 121,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside and sidewall slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewall slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed

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

Nearside central/rear outer sill corroded/holed

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

Offside central/rear outer sill corroded/holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed

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

Nearside central/rear outer sill corroded/holed

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

Offside central/rear outer sill corroded/holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in 2 places (7.1.2)

Corrosion n/s/f inner sill & n/s/f -c inner rigger

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

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

n/s/c & o/s/c seat belts not checked - child seats fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,345 miles

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

Centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2015 106,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 100,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,787 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 59,787 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 52,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,385 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 OUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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