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BP53 RUW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,316 mi
Last recorded204,316 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 204,316 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 204,308 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear backe vallance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 196,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 184,049 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 178,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 178,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 171,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 159,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 148,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 141,115 miles

near side rear schocker leaking park brake travel rear park brake check off side front tyre low on tread

Fail 3 Feb 2010 141,103 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

near side rear schocker leaking park brake travel rear park brake check off side front tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Jan 2009 132,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 132,563 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 114,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

REQUIRES 2 MAIN BEAM BULBS, RETAINING CLIPS.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 114,073 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

REQUIRES 2 MAIN BEAM BULBS, RETAINING CLIPS.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,717 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 77,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BP53 RUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP53 RUW, 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 BP53 RUW registered?

BP53 RUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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