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WU54 LFR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

259,355 mi
Last recorded259,355 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 LFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 259,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 259,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 250,131 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 250,093 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring top plate (5.3.6 (a) (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 240,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 240,910 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 227,824 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body corroded

oil leak

under side corroded and under sealed in places

Fail 7 Aug 2017 227,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both side d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills jacking pionts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tail gate (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body corroded

oil leak

under side corroded and under sealed in places

Pass 3 Jun 2016 212,082 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 199,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 173,792 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 149,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 123,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 103,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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WU54 LFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU54 LFR, 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 WU54 LFR registered?

WU54 LFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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