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VN54 WUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,745 mi
Last recorded242,745 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 WUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 242,745 miles

Nearside Front nearside front chassis has slightly corrosion at jacking point.

Offside Front offside front chassis has slightly corrosion at jacking point.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 236,601 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 236,573 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 214,307 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking points close to excess (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 214,253 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper valance (6.6.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking points close to excess (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 202,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 202,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 196,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both chassis rails have slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 196,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both chassis rails have slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 188,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 169,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,437 miles

Brake check

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 126,748 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake check

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,562 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,684 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 72,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,766 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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VN54 WUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN54 WUL, 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 VN54 WUL registered?

VN54 WUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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