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OU54 XUV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,393 mi
Last recorded190,393 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 190,393 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 180,908 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 180,898 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 180,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front screw in tread

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 172,696 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch slightly holed (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 162,553 miles

Anti roll bar mounts have movement

Brake check required

Indicators are pale

Play in steering column

Rear tyres are wearing low

Fail 21 Jul 2017 162,553 miles

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

Anti roll bar mounts have movement

Brake check required

Indicators are pale

Os front brake hose is perishing

Play in steering column

Rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,092 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Ns rack gaiter is twisted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 143,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Ns rack gaiter is twisted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,754 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm dust caps split

front flexy brake hoses splitting

front head lamps fading

rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,389 miles

front brake discs worn

front flexy brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Aug 2014 105,389 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake disc's worn

front flexy brake hose's perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,336 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 88,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,469 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2011 55,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,992 miles

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,992 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,429 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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OU54 XUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU54 XUV, 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 OU54 XUV registered?

OU54 XUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is OU54 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 XUV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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