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AU53 KXH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,670 mi
Last recorded162,670 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 162,670 miles

Battery Warning On.

All Door Bottoms Corroded.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

EML MIL ON - Vehicle Registered Before Failure Date.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 162,668 miles

Emissions not tested Diesel Injector leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Wheel Arch - Behind Mud Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Wheel Arch - Behind Mud Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

All Door Bottoms Corroded.

Battery Warning On.

Both Rear Bumper Ends Missing.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

EML MIL ON - Vehicle Registered Before Failure Date.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 155,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut

Nearside door corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2021 155,341 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced arm mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut

Nearside door corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 149,469 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion not excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2019 146,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 143,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 143,107 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 143,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay from abs unit (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. chalked. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill chalked. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill chalked. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked. (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine bay. (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine bay. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 128,508 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear ..tyre worn on outer edge

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

o/s/f chassis corroded..seen from under bonnet.

rear crossmember corroded,but not excessive at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2017 128,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (chalked) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger/inner sill (chalked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis /abs module mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear ..tyre worn on outer edge

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

o/s/f chassis corroded..seen from under bonnet.

rear crossmember corroded,but not excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,005 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 118,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,119 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 111,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,494 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 KXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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