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ET53 ZTC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,237 mi
Last recorded156,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ZTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 156,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 154,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 142,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,456 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 129,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,790 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 115,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,342 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 109,342 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 98,203 miles

n/s washer pipe split

Fail 7 Mar 2011 98,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s washer pipe split

Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,916 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,720 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,800 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,800 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,488 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 55,465 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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ET53 ZTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ET53 ZTC, 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

How do I check the history of ET53 ZTC?

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What year was ET53 ZTC registered?

ET53 ZTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is ET53 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 ZTC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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