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BG54 VWO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,337 mi
Last recorded155,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 155,337 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 153,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 153,734 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion various areas front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml is on, service is o/d

Pass 4 May 2017 150,909 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting nearside and offside sills

Fail 22 Apr 2017 150,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting nearside and offside sills

Pass 8 Dec 2015 141,264 miles

front brake hoses perished

steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 141,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake hoses perished

steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 130,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S headlamp pattern poor.

O/S headlamp pattern poor.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from diff.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 130,278 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S headlamp pattern poor.

O/S headlamp pattern poor.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from diff.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 117,856 miles

N/S headlamp poor pattern.

O/S headlamp poor pattern.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 117,856 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

N/S headlamp poor pattern.

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

O/S headlamp poor pattern.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 104,382 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 104,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,845 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 92,845 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,869 miles

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 29 Dec 2008 61,277 miles

ADVISE,Both n/s & o/s rear tyre's wearing low.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 43,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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 VWO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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