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MW53 BWV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 BWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,815 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

more corrosion could be found by using excess force

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front headlight image poor

offside side door corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 117,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

more corrosion could be found by using excess force

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front headlight image poor

offside side door corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear cross member behind bumper corroded/holed but not mot fail

slight play in the offside front rackends

underside corroded in several places but not fail using vosa methods of inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear cross member behind bumper corroded/holed but not mot fail

slight play in the offside front rackends

underside corroded in several places but not fail using vosa methods of inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,235 miles

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

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

corrosion to bothe side door bottoms

corrosion to the nearside and offide rear wheel arches

corrosion to the nearside and offside front subframe to front chassis leg mounting points

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear axle mounting points

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear chassis

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear outer sill areas

offside front headlight image poor(water in headlight)

play in thr steering

Fail 28 Jan 2014 106,234 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion to bothe side door bottoms

corrosion to the nearside and offide rear wheel arches

corrosion to the nearside and offside front subframe to front chassis leg mounting points

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear axle mounting points

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear chassis

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear outer sill areas

offside front headlight image poor(water in headlight)

play in thr steering

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 145,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 81,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,349 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,245 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 56,891 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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MW53 BWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW53 BWV, 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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MW53 BWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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