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MJ54 VUV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 137,593 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 137,592 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling drive shaft (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,038 miles

front indicators not very orange

Fail 31 Jan 2017 126,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on dash

front indicators not very orange

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,745 miles

Exhaust noisy blowing middle (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,899 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012
Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,238 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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MJ54 VUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MJ54 VUV, 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 MJ54 VUV registered?

MJ54 VUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is MJ54 VUV safe to buy?

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