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DE54 ESV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,261 mi
Last recorded208,261 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ESV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 208,261 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 208,256 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 192,568 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 192,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 166,167 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,161 miles

corrosion to panels

crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,196 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2016 123,196 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 99,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 67,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,254 miles

advise near side front tyre and near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight disortion in front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,075 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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DE54 ESV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESV, 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 DE54 ESV registered?

DE54 ESV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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