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WV54 XJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,695 mi
Last recorded225,695 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 225,695 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panels. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2016 225,693 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 8 May 2015 221,375 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 221,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 217,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 213,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 202,403 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 202,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 162,683 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 13 Nov 2009 161,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2008 119,691 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 80,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 80,574 miles

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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WV54 XJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WV54 XJC, 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 WV54 XJC registered?

WV54 XJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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