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DE54 PTY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,451 mi
Last recorded236,451 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 236,451 miles

brake pad warning light on

coolant level low

coolant light on

oil residue

Fail 28 Oct 2016 236,344 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion boot (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour all indecators (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door catch insecure boot (6.2.B.2)

brake pad warning light on

coolant level low

coolant light on

oil residue

Pass 15 Oct 2015 228,030 miles

Engine bay cover fitted obscuring some components

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)

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

Offside and nearside rear wheel archs corroded

Offside and nearside sills corroding

Rear tail gate corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 228,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine bay cover fitted obscuring some components

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)

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

Offside and nearside rear wheel archs corroded

Rear tail gate corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 219,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

advisery rear tail gate corroded

advisery; nearside rear wheel arch corroded

advisery; offside lower side loading door corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 219,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

advisery rear tail gate corroded

advisery; nearside rear wheel arch corroded

advisery; offside lower side loading door corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 209,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear tail-gate very corroded

Rear wiper arm inscure

Fail 9 Oct 2013 209,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear tail-gate very corroded

Rear wiper arm inscure

Pass 5 Oct 2012 199,494 miles

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

advisery; srs warning lamp staying on

Fail 4 Oct 2012 199,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advisery; srs warning lamp staying on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 183,803 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advisery; both rear brake discs corroding and worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 165,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,345 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 PTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE54 PTY, 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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DE54 PTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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