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EK54 VNG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,733 mi
Last recorded89,733 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad warning light on

front jacking points slightly corroded

glow plug light comes on sometimes

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad warning light on

front jacking points slightly corroded

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 82,828 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlight unit

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,386 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,198 miles

advise on condition of n/s/f tyre close to limits

Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,196 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of n/s/f tyre close to limits

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,836 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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EK54 VNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

EK54 VNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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