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DC53 GKN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 84,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 82,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 80,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 78,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 74,486 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 74,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 71,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 68,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 65,749 miles

Both wiper blades poor clearing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and pad warning lamp on (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 62,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 59,844 miles

Front disc's and pads worn low

Pass 19 May 2015 56,062 miles

park brake lower reading o/s

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 51,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 47,446 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers window inop electric

Pass 23 May 2012 44,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,666 miles

front n/s wheel rim condition. drivers window switch.

Pass 21 May 2010 38,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,016 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long parking brake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,842 miles

slight play at o/s/f linkage

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,829 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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DC53 GKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DC53 GKN, 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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DC53 GKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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