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DA54 JXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,659 mi
Last recorded166,659 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 157,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 149,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 141,295 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 141,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 132,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 125,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,299 miles

both rack boots badly twisted and likely to fail

brake warning light on

nearside rear & offside front tyre sidewall badly damaged

phone holder very close to indicator stalk

Fail 17 Nov 2008 70,298 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rack boots badly twisted and likely to fail

brake warning light on

nearside rear & offside front tyre sidewall badly damaged

phone holder very close to indicator stalk

Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,620 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 JXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA54 JXJ, 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 DA54 JXJ registered?

DA54 JXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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