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BJ54 VXY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,267 mi
Last recorded220,267 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 220,267 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

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

exhaust system corroding and tail pipe blowing slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2013 220,267 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroding and tail pipe blowing slightly

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 203,814 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 203,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2011 177,938 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 177,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 158,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 134,741 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 109,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,656 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 VXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXY, 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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What year was BJ54 VXY registered?

BJ54 VXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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