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VCZ 5163

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,038 mi
Last recorded145,038 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 5163
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 145,038 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Diff mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 145,035 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corroded underside but still solid

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Diff mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,659 miles

Rear both tyres worn close to legal limit

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

all brake pipes under van have been greased

Pass 15 May 2015 133,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 125,860 miles

slightly corroded underside but still solid

Pass 16 May 2013 118,300 miles

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

o/s/r slidding door not opening from the outside

Pass 17 May 2012 116,296 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 110,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 104,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 90,916 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 34,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VCZ 5163 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VCZ 5163, 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 VCZ 5163 registered?

VCZ 5163 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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