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EK54 VMY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

235,462 mi
Last recorded235,462 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 235,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 265,085 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 265,085 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 245,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 245,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 224,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 213,618 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc;s worn

Fail 27 Mar 2014 213,517 miles

Centre Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front and rear brake disc;s worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 197,556 miles

battery insecure

bonnet not opening from inside lever faulty

loose wiring under glove box

tail pipe slightly making noise

Fail 22 Nov 2012 197,380 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

bonnet not opening from inside lever faulty

loose wiring under glove box

Pass 2 Feb 2012 177,692 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 177,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 129,115 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,742 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,742 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,028 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 44,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EK54 VMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK54 VMY, 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 EK54 VMY registered?

EK54 VMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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