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GL54 CRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,269 mi
Last recorded159,269 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,269 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all underside corroded

bodywork rusted & holed in many places

drivers seat worn

engine oil low topped up 1/2 ltr oil

travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Nov 2018 159,269 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all underside corroded

bodywork rusted & holed in many places

drivers seat worn

engine oil low topped up 1/2 ltr oil

travel on handbrake

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 149,711 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage & corrosion many places

Fail 15 Nov 2017 149,711 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective stalk (5.2.5b)

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage & corrosion many places

engine oil low

Pass 20 Oct 2016 139,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 129,377 miles

Nearside Rear 195/65r16c cut outer wall

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 129,377 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear 195/65r16c cut outer wall

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Offside Rear door can not be closed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,535 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,427 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil slightly low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil slightly low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,865 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,803 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2010 60,803 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,742 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 47,695 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

spare new

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,989 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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GL54 CRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL54 CRU, 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 GL54 CRU registered?

GL54 CRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is GL54 CRU safe to buy?

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