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WU53 ZDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,051 mi
Last recorded170,051 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 170,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 170,051 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,810 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside & body have corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2019 161,810 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside & body have corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,336 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 152,213 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various areas of excessive corrosion along length of vehicle within prescribed areas of various mountings etc too many to list all highlighted in blue paint (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various areas of excessive corrosion along length of vehicle within prescribed areas of various mountings etc too many to list all highlighted in blue paint (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front front wiper blades poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,459 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 134,454 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 125,325 miles

Centre stop light inop

Childs seat fitted to offside rear seat

Headlamp images poor

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 125,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre stop light inop

Childs seat fitted to offside rear seat

Headlamp images poor

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,082 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

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

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

Offside rear sliding door doesnt open

Fail 30 Nov 2012 116,082 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear

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

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

Offside rear sliding door doesnt open

Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,354 miles

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

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

Offside rear door doesn't open from inside or out.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,826 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL THREE REAR SEATS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2009 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL THREE REAR SEATS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O.S.FRONT WIPER BLADE PERISHED

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,317 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked.

Rear number plate lights dim.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,852 miles

*NOTE* passenger seat belts checked with child seats in place.

Drivers side front tyre,tread depth low on outer edge.

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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WU53 ZDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU53 ZDN, 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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WU53 ZDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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