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FA54 WRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

355,735 mi
Last recorded355,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 355,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 355,733 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 340,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 340,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 320,141 miles

light corrosion on both sills

Pass 13 Apr 2016 276,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 271,471 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 271,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 230,296 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 192,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 151,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,704 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 108,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 79,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,049 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,568 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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FA54 WRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA54 WRU, 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 FA54 WRU registered?

FA54 WRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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