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GK53 FDP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,986 mi
Last recorded167,986 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 167,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,585 miles

Nearside outer sill rusty on non-prescribed areas

Nearside rear tail lamp crack

Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,076 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 117,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 116,739 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under jack point ,but part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under jack point,but part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sills are corroded

Headlamps are poor

Ns front tyre is wearing on edge

Ns rear lamp is damaged

Other body panels are corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,388 miles

Both outer sills are corroded

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Ns rear lamp unit is damaged

Os front tyre is wearing on edge

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,387 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Both outer sills are corroded

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Ns rear lamp unit is damaged

Os front tyre is wearing on edge

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,756 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 105,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,969 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2013 83,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2012 76,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside drive shaft diff seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,024 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 63,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,113 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 53,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,662 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 43,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GK53 FDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK53 FDP, 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 GK53 FDP registered?

GK53 FDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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