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VN54 WUW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,881 mi
Last recorded163,881 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 WUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 163,881 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2024 163,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 150,808 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 150,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 139,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 125,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 125,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 113,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,668 miles

Indicator stalk slightly insecure.

Slight knock from column area.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 71,105 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,211 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,525 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 WUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN54 WUW, 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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VN54 WUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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