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NJ54 VEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,899 mi
Last recorded170,899 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 VEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 170,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

n/s/front mirror cracked but still functional

n/s/front poor image

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 170,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

n/s/front mirror cracked but still functional

n/s/front poor image

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 161,414 miles

both front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

front brake pads getting low

front to o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion at the rear

heavy corrosion around sills and underbody

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2016 161,411 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger -sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

front brake pads getting low

front to o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion at the rear

heavy corrosion around sills and underbody

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 150,918 miles

n/s mirror has a small crack

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2014 141,438 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front o/s track rod end boot has small split

Pass 27 Jun 2014 141,438 miles

front o/s track rod end boot has small split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 133,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,556 miles

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre wearing on edge

nsr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 May 2011 122,028 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 122,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 119,394 miles

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,130 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 99,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 75,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 75,931 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 VEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NJ54 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

NJ54 VEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is NJ54 VEO safe to buy?

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