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BD54 NJO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,105 mi
Last recorded224,105 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 224,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 219,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 217,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 217,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 215,709 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 215,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 213,280 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 213,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 205,407 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 205,405 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 197,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 193,380 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 190,459 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 190,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 183,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2012 183,905 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2011 173,980 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 173,980 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 162,347 miles

Fornt pads and discs low

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 162,347 miles

Fornt pads and discs low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 153,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate deteriation

nearside front tyre wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2008 117,826 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,847 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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BD54 NJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD54 NJO, 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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BD54 NJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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