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DK53 HSG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,113 mi
Last recorded129,113 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,113 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (sills) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,227 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from sump

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,699 miles

Corrosion under body

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front to back inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,586 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 106,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 91,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,817 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 61,596 miles

front both tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 May 2013 51,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,833 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,177 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,886 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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DK53 HSG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK53 HSG, 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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DK53 HSG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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