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DE54 ERZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

298,348 mi
Last recorded298,348 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ERZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 298,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 298,340 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 293,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 252,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 337,332 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 170,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 170,655 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,073 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 47,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,515 miles

exhaust coupling clip broken (front pipe to manifold)

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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DE54 ERZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE54 ERZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 ERZ registered?

DE54 ERZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DE54 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 ERZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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