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DE54 UGW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,485 mi
Last recorded149,485 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,485 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror taped ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both light covers damaged

Rear vehicle has corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 149,485 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror taped ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both light covers damaged

Rear vehicle has corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 136,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 124,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 124,148 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 119,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,075 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 98,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 91,108 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,022 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,298 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 66,298 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,497 miles

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

slight corrostion to o/s/f jacking point

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 41,838 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 41,775 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 41,775 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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