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DA54 DWU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,593 mi
Last recorded32,593 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 32,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front underside corroded

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear diff worn

Pass 29 Jun 2018 310,339 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

various under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2018 310,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 283,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 283,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 230,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nails in offside rear tyre

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front macpherson strut slight noisy in upper bearing assembly

various underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2015 184,434 miles

Front brake discs liped

Fail 30 Jun 2015 184,434 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs liped

Pass 26 Nov 2014 165,182 miles

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 26 Nov 2014 165,182 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 3 Dec 2013 152,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 72,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,980 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,683 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,250 miles

Rear tyres worn

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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DA54 DWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow 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 DA54 DWU, 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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DA54 DWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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