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GK53 FDV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 129,199 miles

both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

both steering rack boots twisted

front metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

slight movement in o/s/f drop link

Pass 10 Nov 2018 126,128 miles

underside of vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2018 126,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2017 112,503 miles

traces of diesel on fuel filter recess no apparent leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,523 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2016 100,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center ex box u/s (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 3 Feb 2015 86,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,901 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,299 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 64,299 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,486 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 59,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,585 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,607 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,982 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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 FDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

GK53 FDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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