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GK54 YKR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,594 mi
Last recorded174,594 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 174,594 miles

Front Body not fully secure jacking point (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 174,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Body not fully secure jacking point (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 168,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 168,649 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 160,003 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 160,003 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 152,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 152,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 142,020 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 142,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 129,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,887 miles

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)

nearside front wheel arch insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 97,293 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 80,451 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise steel rim fitted to n/s/r tyre correct size all others alloys

Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,451 miles

advise steel rim fitted to n/s/r tyre correct size all others alloys

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,719 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,608 miles

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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 YKR 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 GK54 YKR, 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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GK54 YKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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