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AY53 KVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,148 mi
Last recorded168,148 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 168,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury centre door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 160,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

complete underbody and suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

o/s/f door area covered with tape

o/s/r outer wheel arch covered with tape

Pass 6 Jul 2017 155,321 miles

o/s/r wheelarch corroded slightly & driver door

under body starting to corroded jacking points

Pass 28 May 2016 146,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 132,731 miles

n/s/driver and n/s side door starting to rust ----underside starting to rust.

Pass 23 May 2013 123,895 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 123,895 miles

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 114,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 104,083 miles

body statrting to corrode/n/s/f trackrod slight play/front disc lipped

Pass 12 May 2010 94,029 miles

both front discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 May 2009 79,649 miles

front disc s slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2008 70,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,929 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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AY53 KVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY53 KVR, 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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AY53 KVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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