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RE54 BHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

light surface corrosion by front sub frame,jacking point.| 0/s and n/s.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 115,657 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

light surface corrosion by front sub frame,jacking point.| 0/s and n/s.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,219 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

bonnet release handle broken on inside (still opens)

front brake hoses deteriorating

front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

parking brake foot brake getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,295 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping from NS (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 96,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 90,423 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 90,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 80,833 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,803 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,909 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 26,909 miles

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

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

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 BHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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