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FH54 WJA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,243 mi
Last recorded113,243 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,296 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 110,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 107,304 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 107,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 107,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion All of chassis,all sills,side door bottomsand wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Crossmember has corrosion on it but not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,140 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion All chassis ,silLes side doors wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross member has corrosion on it but not in a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both osf and nsf sliding doors are corroded at the bottom ok time of test (6.1.B.2)

Both rear wheels are binding slightly ok time of test

Noise from rear possible diff noise

Fail 12 Oct 2016 106,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both osf and nsf sliding doors are corroded at the bottom ok time of test (6.1.B.2)

Both rear wheels are binding slightly ok time of test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Noise from rear possible diff noise

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,590 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 99,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,831 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,619 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tail gate corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,673 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 49,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 26,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FH54 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH54 WJA, 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 FH54 WJA registered?

FH54 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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