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GK53 FXV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,106 mi
Last recorded95,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,433 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,933 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,933 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,347 miles

Central Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 89,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill corroded (5.2.6)

Central Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2016 84,318 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 May 2016 84,318 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,990 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2015 77,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2014 69,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion at n/s/r chassis

corrosion at o/s/r chassis

corrosion on n/s/f sill

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front wiper blades split

Fail 23 May 2014 69,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion at n/s/r chassis

corrosion at o/s/r chassis

corrosion on n/s/f sill

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,496 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,110 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,172 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,230 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,729 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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GK53 FXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

GK53 FXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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