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CT54 KBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

270,458 mi
Last recorded270,458 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT54 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 270,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge, worn outer - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside side repeater outer lens missing - not affecting lighting

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear cross member corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

slight lip to front discs

uneven front brake pad wear - lowest approx. 3-4mm thick, highest approx.7-8mm

uneven rear brake pad wear - o/s outer pad approx. 4mm thick, all others approx. 8-9mm

Fail 2 Sep 2022 270,465 miles

Fuel system component leaking wet on bottom of sump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge, worn outer - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside side repeater outer lens missing - not affecting lighting

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear cross member corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

slight lip to front discs

uneven front brake pad wear - lowest approx. 3-4mm thick, highest approx.7-8mm

uneven rear brake pad wear - o/s outer pad approx. 4mm thick, all others approx. 8-9mm

Pass 10 Sep 2021 259,462 miles

Coolant leak further investigation required ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 6-7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake shows signs of having got hot - not binding at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 6-7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

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

both sliding doors corroded along bottom edges

outer lens missing on o/s side repeater - not affecting lighting

raer cross member corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 Sep 2021 259,457 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis that ABS pump is mounted on - as marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak further investigation required ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 6-7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake shows signs of having got hot - not binding at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 6-7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear - o/s outer approx. 2mm thick, n/s outer 4mm, both inners 8-9mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both sliding doors corroded along bottom edges

outer lens missing on o/s side repeater - not affecting lighting

raer cross member corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Sep 2020 243,053 miles

All brake hoses perished

Front fogs not working

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

Offside Rear Crack in lamp

Offside Repeater lamp missing

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

Rear cross member corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2020 243,046 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Crack in lamp

Offside Repeater lens missing

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Wipers do not park and only work on fast setting

Pass 19 Jul 2019 231,689 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded - outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre 3mm in centre, 5mm on edges

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside registration plate light dim

Rear brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

both front brake hoes slightly deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

bottoms of both sliding doors corroded - no sharp edges

engine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required

glow plug light on - not EML

parking brake has little reserve travel

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2019 231,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge of tread, also 2-3mm in centre, 5mm on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded - outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre 3mm in centre, 5mm on edges

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside registration plate light dim

Rear brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

both front brake hoes slightly deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

bottoms of both sliding doors corroded - no sharp edges

engine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required

glow plug light on - not EML

parking brake has little reserve travel

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2018 215,422 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

long parking brake travel

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2018 215,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2016 183,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 183,348 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 156,437 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 156,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 145,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 123,610 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 123,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 114,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear prop-shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 92,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 92,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 78,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,234 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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CT54 KBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CT54 KBN, 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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CT54 KBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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