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DG54 GUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,007 mi
Last recorded148,007 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 148,007 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid abs pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed rack arm play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer arches holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both chassis outriggers holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre + n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s + n/s floor to sills + inner + outer sills corrded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid + not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 144,366 miles

handbrake need adjustment

Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake need adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2020 144,336 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 144,336 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 144,336 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,611 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 135,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

jacking points corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,405 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

jacking points corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,496 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 107,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,556 miles

jacking points slightly corroded

o/s/r shock absober slightly leaking

outer body slightly rusty

rear clamp slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 90,548 miles

centre brake light not working

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 3 Oct 2014 90,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre getting close to limits

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,235 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 GUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

DG54 GUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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