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WR54 TVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,522 mi
Last recorded166,522 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 166,522 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 161,098 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 161,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 157,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,346 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive possible leak from power steering pump, only when engine is turned off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill behind sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 146,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure middle box hanger broken causing exhaust to drop onto offside driveshaft (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive possible leak from power steering pump, only when engine is turned off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill behind sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp lit

Pass 26 Oct 2017 140,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,157 miles

surface corrosion on both inner sills and chassis

Fail 18 Oct 2016 131,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp damaged showing white light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

surface corrosion on both inner sills and chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,733 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 114,022 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 114,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to ascertain if metal behind corroded or split

Fail 24 Sep 2013 99,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to ascertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,664 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear outer edge more than rest of tyre

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts on both sidewalls but no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Sep 2012 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear outer edge more than rest of tyre

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts on both sidewalls but no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 87,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front door check strap broke

Fail 9 Sep 2010 84,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front door check strap broke

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,135 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 62,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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WR54 TVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WR54 TVL, 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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WR54 TVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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