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GF54 WFT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,729 mi
Last recorded177,729 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 177,729 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 176,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 174,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 172,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 170,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 170,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 164,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 160,266 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 160,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 151,564 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 151,564 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 138,884 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 138,884 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 123,541 miles

N/S/F Tyre is close to limits, also has nail close to sidewall

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 123,541 miles

N/S/F Tyre is close to limits, also has nail close to sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,677 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 110,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,592 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 96,592 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,291 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 77,726 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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GF54 WFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF54 WFT, 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 GF54 WFT registered?

GF54 WFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is GF54 WFT safe to buy?

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