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GK54 YKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

248,897 mi
Last recorded248,897 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 248,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 245,616 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 242,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 237,636 miles

tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 222,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 199,470 miles

All vehicle glass side windows O/S & N/S are tinted

Ingress of water to O/S/F headlamp lens/unit but beam pattern still visible

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in steering column bush/joint

Fail 29 Nov 2012 199,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

All vehicle glass side windows O/S & N/S are tinted

Ingress of water to O/S/F headlamp lens/unit but beam pattern still visible

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in steering column bush/joint

Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake malfunction iluminatin lamp illuminated

nearside front passenger window tinted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

nearside rear wheel steel opposed to alloy

offside front drivers window tinted

slight lift in inner steering column

Fail 22 Nov 2011 154,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake malfunction iluminatin lamp illuminated

nearside front passenger window tinted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

nearside rear wheel steel opposed to alloy

offside front drivers window tinted

slight lift in inner steering column

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,736 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 119,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,331 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,058 miles

ADVISE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS DARK TINTED

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 70,058 miles

ADVISE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS DARK TINTED

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 60,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear 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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GK54 YKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK54 YKJ, 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

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What year was GK54 YKJ registered?

GK54 YKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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