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LX54 WFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,653 mi
Last recorded90,653 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 WFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,653 miles

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

front discs are worn and pads appear 75% worn o/s

headlamps have deteotated output reduced

heater plug lamp on

metal brake pipes are rusty in places

underside is very rusty in places esp front jacking points and o/s sill sections

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,941 miles

A/C fault, pipe frozen

Corrosion around front jacking points, underneath generally rusty and holed

Headlight lenses tarnished, light output reduced

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wear noted on both front brake disc, pads approx 65% worn

n/s/r shock damp and dampening effect reduced

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished. Tyre valve splitting.

o/s door check strap damaged

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,941 miles

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

A/C fault, pipe frozen

Corrosion around front jacking points, underneath generally rusty and holed

Handbrake travel poor

Headlight lenses tarnished, light output reduced

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wear noted on both front brake disc, pads approx 65% worn

n/s/r shock damp and dampening effect reduced

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished. Tyre valve splitting.

o/s door check strap damaged

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,706 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Front front both jacking point are very rusty but not affecting on drive

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front jacking points are very rusty

exhaust fumes noticed getting in vehicle this may be dangerous

front anti roll bar inner mountings are worn

front discs are worn

front number plate is poor

front of exhaust is rusty and slight blow at centre box

r/n/s tyre is curbed and perished

rear exhaust is badly cracked and may break

Fail 18 Oct 2019 83,708 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear pipe and rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

both front jacking points are very rusty

exhaust fumes noticed getting in vehicle this may be dangerous

front anti roll bar inner mountings are worn

front discs are worn

front number plate is poor

front of exhaust is rusty and slight blow at centre box

r/n/s tyre is curbed and perished

rear exhaust is badly cracked and may break

Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,530 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,065 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

air con pipe leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 23,503 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 23,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,092 miles

n/s/f headlamp mounting bracket broken

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 WFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX54 WFZ, 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 WFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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