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MV54 EAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

255,576 mi
Last recorded255,576 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 255,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 255,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 240,840 miles

nearside front tyre edges starting to wear

Fail 23 Jun 2015 240,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre edges starting to wear

Pass 30 Jun 2014 223,590 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 207,067 miles

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

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

outer sidewall nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 185,244 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 185,244 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 165,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 134,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 134,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 115,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 111,786 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 111,786 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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MV54 EAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV54 EAJ, 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 MV54 EAJ registered?

MV54 EAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for MV54 EAJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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