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DA54 EWB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,919 mi
Last recorded223,919 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 223,919 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Corrosion to front jacking points

Corrosion to rear chassis box sections

Cracks in windscreen

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 223,816 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Corrosion to front jacking points

Corrosion to rear chassis box sections

Cracks in windscreen

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 208,106 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 208,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 204,470 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 204,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 189,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 159,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 129,969 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 129,969 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 99,146 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 99,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 EWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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