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WO04 VCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,935 mi
Last recorded179,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 179,935 miles

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

No check strap on drivers door

Propshaft universal joints have play in them

Fail 5 Jan 2016 179,889 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

No check strap on drivers door

Propshaft universal joints have play in them

Pass 9 Jan 2015 170,885 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 153,938 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 144,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 132,727 miles

o/s/r/tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 168,144 miles

Both front discs slightly worn

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 168,144 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front discs slightly worn

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 138,898 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT CONDITION

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

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

STRONG ADVISORY. PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,844 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 15 Sep 2008 67,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 23 Apr 2007 56,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,410 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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WO04 VCU 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 69.2%.

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 WO04 VCU, 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 WO04 VCU registered?

WO04 VCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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