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DF54 DCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,645 mi
Last recorded197,645 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 197,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Unable to see any pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Unable to see any pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 178,091 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 178,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Oct 2019 178,078 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced central out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fogged up (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin could not see front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 177,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 177,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 166,940 miles

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

lamp on dash brake warning

Fail 6 Jul 2017 166,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

lamp on dash brake warning

Pass 22 Jun 2016 154,811 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 154,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears towards fuel tank and hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

propshaft joint worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 147,170 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut not long eneough to fail mot .

Fail 11 Jun 2015 147,168 miles

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

nearside front tyre has deep cut not long eneough to fail mot .

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 123,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,581 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 104,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 98,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 98,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,702 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 91,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,776 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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DF54 DCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DCZ, 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 DF54 DCZ registered?

DF54 DCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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