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EA53 BZK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,264 mi
Last recorded127,264 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 127,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 117,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 111,766 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 99,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,682 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center , inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center , inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,393 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear markers.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,931 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,394 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,944 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,402 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,442 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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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EA53 BZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EA53 BZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 BZK registered?

EA53 BZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is EA53 BZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 BZK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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