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MJ54 VVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

247,544 mi
Last recorded247,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 247,544 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front and rear inner sills repaired and covered in under seal

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underbody components corroded (steering and suspension)

Fail 21 Jun 2019 247,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

underbody components corroded (steering and suspension)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 246,107 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 229,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 229,019 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside front anti rollbar drop link

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Sep 2011 198,646 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2010 167,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 138,912 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,528 miles

condensation in o/s head lamp.slightly affecting beam pattern.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 109,528 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in o/s head lamp.slightly affecting beam pattern.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,065 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 VVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MJ54 VVR, 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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MJ54 VVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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