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BG54 NJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,234 mi
Last recorded190,234 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 190,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 189,835 miles

Emissions not tested ref:- exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall perished,also tread below 1.6 mm (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

tailpipe section deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 177,777 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 177,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure D bush clamp (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 163,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 163,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,197 miles

slight play in prop shaft

Fail 25 Oct 2013 88,197 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight play in prop shaft

Pass 8 Nov 2012 128,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 115,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,503 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,447 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 49,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Nov 2007 36,126 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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BG54 NJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG54 NJY, 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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BG54 NJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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