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CN53 UAY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

287,752 mi
Last recorded287,752 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 287,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 282,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 259,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 242,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 242,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 220,670 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 214,132 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 214,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 192,690 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 192,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 182,530 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 182,530 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 151,323 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 151,042 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

traction controll light is on

Pass 17 Sep 2008 123,365 miles

SRS fault light displayed on instrument panel

pinhole damage to o/s/f seat-belt webbing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 123,365 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

SRS fault light displayed on instrument panel

pinhole damage to o/s/f seat-belt webbing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 105,004 miles

van tested at rossets normal brake on pedel

Fail 28 Sep 2007 104,926 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

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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CN53 UAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN53 UAY, 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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CN53 UAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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