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VA53 UUO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,620 mi
Last recorded157,620 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 157,620 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Where previous failures on corrosion, now plated and covered in underseal cannot assess quality of work.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 157,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,129 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis but not within 30cm of prescribed area of suspension.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Corrosion on body, not affecting integrity of sills or chassis, have advised presenter.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 120,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear panle croded

Pass 4 May 2017 104,549 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 104,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,939 miles

prop shaft u/j broken up

Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,934 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

prop shaft u/j broken up

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,786 miles

both rear sills rusty

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

man light on

orange pad light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 139,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,613 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 UUO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUO, 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 VA53 UUO registered?

VA53 UUO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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