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DG54 ACV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,849 mi
Last recorded242,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ACV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 242,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corossion

Fail 12 Jun 2018 242,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corossion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 225,299 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 220,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 220,107 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 197,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 179,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 179,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 159,682 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 159,680 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 144,615 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 137,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corrode but not holed.

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 136,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 136,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,110 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 133,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 128,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 119,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 548,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 431,259 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 321,759 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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DG54 ACV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG54 ACV, 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 DG54 ACV registered?

DG54 ACV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is DG54 ACV safe to buy?

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