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WP53 ULA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

161,520 mi
Last recorded161,520 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 161,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 161,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 152,287 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 152,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 149,190 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 149,189 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,334 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 141,332 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

evident leak from fuel injector seal / shieldings fitted restricting view of components during MOT inspection

front brake pads wearing unevenly lower n/s/f

front inner anti toll bar bushes have wear / movement

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2018 134,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected this failure makes this vehicle dangerous to drive (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

evident leak from fuel injector seal / shieldings fitted restricting view of component during MOT inspection

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas / n/s sidestep mounting areas excessively corroded

front brake pads wearing unevenly lower n/s/f

front inner anti roll bar bushes have wear / movement

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,004 miles

heavy corrosion in prescribed areas

o/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded

oil leak

tyres show wear on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2017 129,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

heavy corrosion in prescribed areas

o/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded

oil leak

tyres show wear on edges

wiper blades split / poor condition advise replacing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,150 miles

EADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED / PATTERNS WEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT WITH TURBO (7.1.2)

N/S WASHER JET HAS WEAK DELIVERY

OS/F BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

EADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED / PATTERNS WEAK

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT WITH TURBO (7.1.2)

N/S WASHER JET HAS WEAK DELIVERY

OS/F BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,856 miles

both rear tyre close to limit

corrosion on underside

Fail 11 Sep 2015 115,858 miles

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

both rear tyre close to limit

corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,501 miles

build up of oil on air intake connections

excessive corrosion in n/s inner sill panel not prescribed area

front brake pads wearing low

glow plug lamp staying on on dash

headlamp lenses show deterioration but not adversely affecting beam pattern

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers aged and weak

slight distortion in rear wheel rims

Fail 6 Sep 2014 108,501 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

build up of oil on air intake connections

excessive corrosion in n/s inner sill panel not prescribed area

front brake pads wearing low

glow plug lamp staying on on dash

headlamp lenses show deterioration but not adversely affecting beam pattern

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers aged and weak

slight distortion in rear wheel rims

Pass 14 Sep 2013 101,681 miles

condensation in headlamp lenses but not adversely affecting beam patterns

distortion in front wheel rims

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 101,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

chuffing from top of engine, possible injector seal

distortions in both front wheel rims

n/s/r wheel rim heavily distorted

slight exhaust blow at turbo / downpipe join

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

buildup of exhaust sooting on rear of turbo / exhaust connections

corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes

evidence of injector seal failure [ shieldings fitted restricting view ]

n/s headlamp internal components faulty / have set aim for MOT purposes / recommend replacing both headlamps

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s headlamp condensation in lense not affecting beam pattern

play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint

Fail 11 Aug 2012 92,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake hoses heavily perished / cracking

buildup of exhaust sooting on rear of turbo / exhaust connections

corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes

front brake discs heavily worn

o/s headlamp condensation in lense not affecting beam pattern

play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,549 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes

Fail 8 Aug 2011 86,547 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,232 miles

o/s headlamp lense has condensation in but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 20 Jul 2010 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s headlamp lense has condensation in but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,364 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,125 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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WP53 ULA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 WP53 ULA, 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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WP53 ULA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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