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OU54 XVB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,581 mi
Last recorded225,581 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 XVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 225,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 225,581 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 216,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 206,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 206,100 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 198,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 198,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 191,071 miles

Offside Front brake pipe surface corrosion

handbrake travel high

outer sills to floors surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 182,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished

Offside Front tyre worn and perished

Offside tyre worn on edges and perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 182,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished

Offside Front tyre worn and perished

Offside tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 172,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 172,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 158,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 151,579 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 148,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 144,988 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 144,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres 205/65/16

Pass 3 Aug 2010 135,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 120,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,265 miles

Bonnet release catch missing.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,052 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 XVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU54 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

OU54 XVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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