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EF53 OJP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,663 mi
Last recorded235,663 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 235,663 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside and nearside sill panel center corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2017 235,649 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside and nearside sill panel center corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2016 219,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 200,976 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 200,976 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 187,182 miles

Corrosion on passenger doors

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

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

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

Slight corrosion around jacking points

Pass 17 Jun 2014 187,182 miles

Corrosion on passenger doors

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

Slight corrosion around jacking points

Pass 12 Jun 2013 171,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 154,793 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 137,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 137,609 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 116,195 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 116,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 94,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 94,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,786 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,233 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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EF53 OJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF53 OJP, 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 EF53 OJP registered?

EF53 OJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is EF53 OJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 OJP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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