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AP53 HTO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,071 mi
Last recorded178,071 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 178,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

corrosion over chassis

outer sills blistering and corroding

tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2017 172,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 168,114 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 164,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 158,103 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 153,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,638 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 140,115 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 132,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,812 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 97,339 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,339 miles

n/s/front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2007 69,573 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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AP53 HTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP53 HTO, 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 AP53 HTO registered?

AP53 HTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is AP53 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 HTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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