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LX54 WFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 114,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 114,824 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet won’t open (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Requires Polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Requires Polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R16C 104/102R Firestone (Bald on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill/Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Requires New Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R16C 104/102R Firestone Firehawk (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 104,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to master cylinder as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to master cylinder as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes on nearside of van (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 100,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box require replacing (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes on nearside of van (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear diff seal is leaking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and split (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And is incorrectly positioned so it is fouling o/s/r drive shaft (7.1.2)

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

wipers deteriorated and not clearing effectively

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 bulb fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear diff seal is leaking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and split (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And is incorrectly positioned so it is fouling o/s/r drive shaft (7.1.2)

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

wipers deteriorated and not clearing effectively

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,166 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,233 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,779 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,028 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

adjust hand brake

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,169 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,669 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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LX54 WFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LX54 WFB, 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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LX54 WFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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