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NC54 HUV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 HUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 117,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 117,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2013 106,058 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

o/s inner track bar has play in ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 94,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,088 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,334 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,334 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,331 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 40,331 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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NC54 HUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NC54 HUV, 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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NC54 HUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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