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DE54 PUH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,937 mi
Last recorded159,937 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 PUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 159,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 154,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Offside CENTRAL DOOR RUNNER SEAL MOUNT CORRODED

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

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

REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING

Fail 9 May 2018 154,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Offside CENTRAL DOOR RUNNER SEAL MOUNT CORRODED

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper leaves a slight smudge on windshield after use but view of the road is clear

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper leaves a slight smudge on windshield after use but view of the road is clear

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 147,716 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper leaves a slight smudge on windshield after use but view of the road is clear

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper leaves a slight smudge on windshield after use but view of the road is clear

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,570 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Body has slight corrosion DOOR RAIL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 142,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Body has slight corrosion DOOR RAIL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 137,549 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil light on

nearside rear arm rest broken

offside head lamp pattern poor

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,329 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres close to wheel arches

coil light on

indicator stalk insecure

nearside rear seat arm rest missing

spare wheel tyre illegal

Fail 31 Mar 2014 129,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

all tyres close to wheel arches

coil light on

indicator stalk insecure

nearside rear seat arm rest missing

spare wheel tyre illegal

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 121,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

diesel on fuel filter no leak seen

nearside handbrake effort lower than offside

Fail 29 Mar 2012 113,015 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

diesel on fuel filter no leak seen

nearside handbrake effort lower than offside

Pass 30 Mar 2011 107,286 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 107,286 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 198,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 178,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 178,837 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 145,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 145,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 95,827 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 PUH 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 59.1%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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