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EJ54 BSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,088 mi
Last recorded183,088 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 BSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 183,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 168,342 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 163,318 miles

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

slight corrosion inner and outer body sills

Fail 15 Jun 2016 163,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion inner and outer body sills

Fail 17 Jun 2015 158,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 158,734 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 152,543 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 152,543 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

rear section of exhaust missing

Pass 15 May 2013 133,887 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 116,119 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 116,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 92,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,003 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,584 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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EJ54 BSZ 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 73.3%.

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 EJ54 BSZ, 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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EJ54 BSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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