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PY53 DWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

360,324 mi
Last recorded360,324 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 360,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 355,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 351,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 351,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 345,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 269,740 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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PY53 DWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PY53 DWJ, 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 PY53 DWJ registered?

PY53 DWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is PY53 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 DWJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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