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DE54 TKF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,866 mi
Last recorded34,866 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 TKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber Gaiter Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber Gaiter Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,275 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rear of front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 31,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 31,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,787 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 30,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 30,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre underneath vehicle (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,066 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,097 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,097 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,518 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,426 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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DE54 TKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE54 TKF, 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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What year was DE54 TKF registered?

DE54 TKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is DE54 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 TKF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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