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DG54 ACZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,129 mi
Last recorded235,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 235,129 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 232,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 226,287 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 226,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 220,163 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 220,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 212,750 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 212,735 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 201,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

jacking points / sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 189,653 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 189,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front jacking points/floors corroded

No rear seats fitted at time of test OS rear door does not open

OS outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 156,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 156,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 142,191 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 142,189 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 132,182 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 132,182 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 121,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 121,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 109,045 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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DG54 ACZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DG54 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

DG54 ACZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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