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AU53 KXG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,792 mi
Last recorded178,792 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 178,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs attention soon (3.5.1g)

rear seats removed

Fail 9 Feb 2016 178,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded just off chassis. marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure whole bench seat (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs attention soon (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 126,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diesel emissions tested, no reading recorded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 126,961 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diesel emissions tested, no reading recorded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 124,246 miles

inbalance in handbrake and travel on lever

offside rear cv boot rubbing exhaust

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,995 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Both number plate lights slightly dim.

Both rear wheel arches and boot are corroded.

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Offside side door corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,307 miles

Cuts in both front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front brake hoses perished

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,918 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 6 Jan 2011 96,918 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,549 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear indicator faded

Travel in handbrake

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,470 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 57,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,877 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,262 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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AU53 KXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU53 KXG, 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 AU53 KXG registered?

AU53 KXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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