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DF54 DCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,496 mi
Last recorded194,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 DCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 194,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 194,496 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 182,772 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf&nsf inner sills outside perscribed areas excessivly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 182,770 miles

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

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf&nsf inner sills outside perscribed areas excessivly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 170,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 170,212 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 160,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 140,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 140,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 133,467 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 133,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 118,994 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,656 miles

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

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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DF54 DCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF54 DCU, 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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DF54 DCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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