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WU54 LFW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,322 mi
Last recorded164,322 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 LFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 164,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear light damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear door corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 164,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear light damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear door corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 164,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light on (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers fig 1.7. / tested fig 3.28 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced From subframe mounting to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced From subframe mounting to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body generally corrodded

Bonnett doesn’t open

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake ware warning light (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deterated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged/ not affecting operation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,409 miles

Bonnett will not release on leaver

Brake ware warning light on dash

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2020 148,409 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern/ lenese deterated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both deterated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Weak (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnett will not release on leaver

Brake ware warning light on dash

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,804 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Fail 20 Mar 2019 130,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes have corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.99mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis is corroded and holed,not within 30cm of any mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion around both front jacking points

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Coming out of ABS pump. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on inner edge. 225/60R18 100H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Along inner seal from front to rear. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge. 225/60R18 100H

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Along inner seal from front to rear. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section of exhaust also loose. (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,724 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

both front tyres worn to 2mm

corrosion developing around both front jacking points

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner c.v boot rubbing exhaust

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small play in prop u.j

Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box snapped hitting c.v joint (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner c.v boot rubbing exhaust

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small play in prop u.j

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,431 miles

Brake Warning Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

General Underside Corrosion

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F Tyre Badly Perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,943 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 88,943 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr spring bottom coil broken

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,965 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull stiff

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,448 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 23,447 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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 LFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU54 LFW, 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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WU54 LFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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