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RE54 BGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,460 mi
Last recorded140,460 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 BGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 129,857 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Front Inner door handle damige

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear corroded

engine oil leak

real door corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 129,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Front Inner door handle damige

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 192,766 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers poor

n/s rear outer seal corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 192,766 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers poor

n/s rear outer seal corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 176,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 176,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 140,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 140,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 123,453 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 123,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 105,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 105,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,154 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,154 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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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RE54 BGU 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 55.6%.

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 RE54 BGU, 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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RE54 BGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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