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GJ54 XOT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

341,405 mi
Last recorded341,405 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 XOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 341,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 212,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and has inadequate repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 200,871 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top chassis members (2.4.A.3)

brake hoses wearing,oil leaks,brake back plates corroded,body work corroded/damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2017 200,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member+sill+floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member+floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member+sill+floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arches+doors (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top chassis members (2.4.A.3)

brake hoses wearing,oil leaks,brake back plates corroded,body work corroded/damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2016 194,402 miles

brake back plates corroded,brake hoses wearing

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted,front tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks

suspension components+chassis members+bodywork corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 186,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis out riggers (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 173,471 miles

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

brake hoses wearing

front brakes slight binding,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2014 173,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake hoses wearing

front brakes slight binding,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 172,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bad engin oil leaks

brake hoses wearing,slight brake binding nearside front,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,offside rear tyre wearing on edges,

Pass 28 Aug 2013 160,321 miles

discs worn,sills corroding,exhaust corroding,o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2012 145,045 miles

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 29 Aug 2012 145,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 131,447 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 131,447 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 114,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 103,506 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 103,492 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 89,393 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GJ54 XOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 GJ54 XOT, 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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GJ54 XOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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