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WR53 HZH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

368,469 mi
Last recorded368,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 368,469 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body slightly damage

body slightly rusty (inner sill)

Pass 21 Jul 2018 223,403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside steering rack inner joints slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2017 214,082 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 213,899 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 206,252 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 206,252 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 191,844 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 191,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 189,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 189,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 179,407 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 179,407 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 161,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 143,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,914 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 107,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 94,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,953 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,097 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 37,587 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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WR53 HZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WR53 HZH, 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 WR53 HZH registered?

WR53 HZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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