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GF54 WFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,035 mi
Last recorded168,035 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 168,035 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 162,810 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle inner/ outer sills are covered in heavy underseal

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (Various ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 162,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper Colum switch faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,496 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (repair work is covered in underseal) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all over) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (including suspension components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides (Quarter panel/wheel arches corroded).

Pass 30 Nov 2020 149,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 142,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,912 miles

ADVISE ALL BODY PANELS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

ADVISE ALL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS HEAVY CORROSION

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN PROP SHAFT CENTER BEARING

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,005 miles

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

No oil filler cap

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,651 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,831 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,328 miles

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

screw in o/s/ front tyre but is not leaking at the moment ?

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,185 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,310 miles

Nearside Rear 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 WFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GF54 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

GF54 WFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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