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WR53 TZT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 TZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 102,999 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,237 miles

Central Body component slightly loose heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance/rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front inner sill slight corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance/rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slight corroded

Rear wiper blades deteriorated (nearside + offside)

auxiliary belt perished

handbrake lever slight travel

Fail 7 Oct 2025 96,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Body component slightly loose heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance/rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill slight corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance/rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slight corroded

Rear wiper blades deteriorated (nearside + offside)

auxiliary belt perished

handbrake lever slight travel

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 83,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 66,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,063 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock corroded will need replacing

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,532 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,209 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,056 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,061 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jan 2017 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,503 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,549 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,575 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,540 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 TZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR53 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

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

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