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DA54 TEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,276 mi
Last recorded137,276 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 137,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under side of vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2017 125,605 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 125,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete sill lip heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 110,863 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 10 May 2016 110,863 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,800 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 77,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

bonnet cable very stiff, took 3 attempts to open!

brake fluid warning light on!

damage to n/s of vehicle

n/s/r light lens cracked!

travel in park brake

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,546 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 54,546 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,783 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 30,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 TEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

DA54 TEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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