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WV54 XRG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,707 mi
Last recorded147,707 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 147,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills corroded

underbody lightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,115 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

corroded in several places underside

Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 127,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded X membe (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 125,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center box section very poor condition due to corrosion borderline pass needes repair now

center brake light tapped over

n/s wiper blade rubber poor condition

rear wheel arches very poor condition due to corrosion no sharp edges at time of test needs repair

both rear outer sills very poor condition due to corrosion requires repair now

Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center box section very poor condition due to corrosion borderline pass needes repair now

center brake light tapped over

n/s wiper blade rubber poor condition

rear wheel arches very poor condition due to corrosion no sharp edges at time of test needs repair

both rear outer sills very poor condition due to corrosion requires repair now

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,019 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 111,880 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 111,880 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,428 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 105,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,405 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 100,386 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 91,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses wather cracked

front brake pads getting low

oil on n/s/r chassis fron rear diff breather

stone chips on w/screen

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,748 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 82,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,029 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,070 miles

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

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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WV54 XRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRG, 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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WV54 XRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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