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DE54 PVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

257,998 mi
Last recorded257,998 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 PVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 257,998 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 244,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges also has damage to treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges also has damage to treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 244,024 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Due to rear section of exhaust missing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box seam leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges also has damage to treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges also has damage to treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 235,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box seam leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Has general corrosion on body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 231,043 miles

Body has general corrosion and both sills have corrosion.

Both rear wheel arches have corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019

Fuel hose leaking Fuel hoses on top of fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Out rigger corroded to excess. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Body has general corrosion and both sills have corrosion.

Both rear wheel arches have corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer Sill and outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on body and both rear arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 219,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer Sill and outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on body and both rear arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017

Corrosion to archs

Fail 24 Jun 2017

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016
Pass 3 Oct 2015 181,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 158,525 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 158,525 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 138,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,787 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 123,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,760 miles

brake wear indicator lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,768 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 85,768 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,288 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 PVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

DE54 PVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is DE54 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 PVT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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