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WP54 VTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,370 mi
Last recorded134,370 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 VTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 134,370 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle and has had various welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 132,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan heavily covered in underseal unable to fully inspect wield (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded both sides and various parts under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side components sprayed with underseal not allowing full inspection

wiper stalk broken but useable

Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,017 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Jul 2021 132,015 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,931 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 124,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracking on front brake flexi pipes

offside front tyre worn on edges , not main tread

offside rear indicator lense damaged

rear chassis corroded and holed

Pass 5 Jun 2017 122,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 122,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside chassis (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear chassis (H frame) corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear indicator lense holed

rear chassis near tor eye corroded and holed , not within limits

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,805 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion around all jacking points

corrosion on lower sills and doors

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight cracking on offside front brake flexi pipe

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,751 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 110,751 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,501 miles

o/s frt brake pipe rusting

slight cracking to frt flexies

Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s frt brake pipe rusting

slight cracking to frt flexies

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,132 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 76,132 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,677 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,801 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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WP54 VTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WP54 VTU, 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 WP54 VTU registered?

WP54 VTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is WP54 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 VTU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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