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DF54 DFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,419 mi
Last recorded163,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 163,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,849 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 153,291 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 146,938 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 146,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,486 miles

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

side door outer handle showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 137,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

side door outer handle showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 131,697 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front windows do not open

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside side door handle broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slightly pitted

slight play in both front anti roll wrap round bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2011 131,684 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front windows do not open

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside side door handle broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slightly pitted

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both front anti roll wrap round bushes

Pass 26 May 2010 113,408 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 113,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,245 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,245 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,424 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 DFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

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

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