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MK54 XJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,971 mi
Last recorded194,971 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 194,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 189,522 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 189,466 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill where middle door sits (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill middle of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Lower rear panel near chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 189,461 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under passenger floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under footwell strengthening (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under seat body strengthening (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill where middle door sits (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill middle of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Lower rear panel near chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 189,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 188,700 miles

Nearside Rear arch correrded

Nearside door window inop

Offside side door lower correrded

fuel outer flap scure with door shut

Fail 8 Dec 2015 188,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure flap inscure (7.2.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door window inop

Nearside side door unable to open

Offside side door lower correrded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 179,956 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 179,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2013 172,112 miles

nearside rear & offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 172,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear & offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 156,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 138,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 119,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 163,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,888 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,383 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall (crazy paving)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall (crazy paving)

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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MK54 XJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK54 XJU, 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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MK54 XJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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