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BJ54 TXM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,317 mi
Last recorded83,317 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,317 miles

advise under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,280 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

advise old repairs off side and near side sills

advise other corrosion near side and off side sill but not within body mounting or

steering components or affecting structure

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

advise other corrosion near side and off side sill but not within body mounting or

steering components or affecting structure

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,713 miles

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

outer wall worn and cut o/s/r

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,713 miles

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

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

outer wall worn and cut o/s/r

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,245 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,670 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,712 miles

indicator switch requires attention

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,996 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 181,454 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 158,209 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 158,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 118,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

middle seat belt of middle row activator stalk inoperative

Pass 6 Oct 2005 44,398 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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BJ54 TXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BJ54 TXM, 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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BJ54 TXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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