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DE54 JXR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,786 mi
Last recorded196,786 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 196,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily Under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, Steps, Arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 195,024 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear wheel arches corroded

all 4 jacking points and inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 191,000 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Inner sills corroded and jacking points

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear arches corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,869 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff oil leak underside

Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 103,133 miles

Nearside Rear Light has slight damage

Rear Both wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,379 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 88,144 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,360 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 77,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,359 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 52,337 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,726 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

oil level close to minimum

Fail 11 Oct 2007 38,726 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level close to minimum

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 JXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

DE54 JXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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