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VA53 UUB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,250 mi
Last recorded115,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 UUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 115,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 115,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,568 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,259 miles

srs light on

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,254 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,660 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 52,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,964 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,232 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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VA53 UUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VA53 UUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA53 UUB?

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What year was VA53 UUB registered?

VA53 UUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is VA53 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 UUB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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