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DA54 TKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 100,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 91,284 miles

All 4 jacking points corroded slightly

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/S/R park brake slightly low effort compared to n/s/r park brake

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/ o/s/ sill rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2024 91,284 miles

All 4 jacking points corroded slightly

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/S/R park brake slightly low effort compared to n/s/r park brake

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/ o/s/ sill rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,227 miles

All 4 jacking points corroded slightly

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some surface rust to outer sill

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,277 miles

All 4 jacking points have surface corrosion on them

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front , off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,277 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

All 4 jacking points have surface corrosion on them

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front , off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 64,720 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,838 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,031 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 43,031 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,026 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,071 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,547 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 11,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,379 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,810 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 TKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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