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NJ54 VDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

451,125 mi
Last recorded451,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 451,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 451,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury near side sliding door lower edges and off side rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side and off side rear also near side and off side front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2018 445,972 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 434,404 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 434,403 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 416,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 392,658 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 392,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 366,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 333,906 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 294,843 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 294,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 258,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 216,907 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 181,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 137,847 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 94,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,061 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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NJ54 VDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ54 VDN, 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 NJ54 VDN registered?

NJ54 VDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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