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WU54 XLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 125,703 miles

all underside of vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect

brake pipes corroded

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

offside parking brake lazy

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,946 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

outer sills slightly corroded

rear diff has a minor oil leak

wheelarches corroded, chassis rail corroded, suspension components and brake components corroded

windscreen cracked, but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front van damaged / temp repair n/s headlight

Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,978 miles

inner sills rusted

Fail 24 Jan 2014 92,977 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

inner sills rusted

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,913 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills rusted

n/s/r coil spring snapped but not dislodged

rust under car

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,128 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

rust spot on inner sills and chassis

Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,127 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn

rust spot on inner sills and chassis

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,078 miles

front discs worn

travel in foot brake

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

travel on handbrake

Fail 23 Aug 2007 47,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,122 miles

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

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

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

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 XLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

WU54 XLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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