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MW53 ZWH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,655 mi
Last recorded251,655 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ZWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 251,655 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 251,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 205,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 190,441 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 190,441 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 162,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 162,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 153,452 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 153,452 miles

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

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

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

both rear reg lights dull

fuel cover insecure

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2009 139,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 139,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel cap outer cover loose

Pass 26 Feb 2008 123,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,617 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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MW53 ZWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZWH, 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 MW53 ZWH registered?

MW53 ZWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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