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DA54 OFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,155 mi
Last recorded212,155 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 OFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 212,155 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 212,155 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 188,277 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 189,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 166,994 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 166,994 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,409 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 158,407 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 139,721 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (this is an example of an area that is borderline with regards to corrosion and MOT criteria. (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 139,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor within jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (this is an example of an area that is borderline with regards to corrosion and MOT criteria. (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 139,021 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 139,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,017 miles

27% inbalance on rear axle

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pipes rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on edge/side wall ran flat at some time

rear tyre walls cracked perishing

sills back sills rusty shailing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 125,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,836 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 91,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,148 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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DA54 OFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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