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GK54 YLW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

217,888 mi
Last recorded217,888 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 217,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 209,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 202,122 miles

Oil leak ()

Only 2 front seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2017 202,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Only 2 front seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2016 193,796 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 193,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 186,131 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 Oct 2015 185,985 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Oct 2014 175,043 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 175,043 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 158,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 158,388 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 236,078 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front flexy hoses are perrished

both front side lights and both rear number plates are slightly dull

nsf headlamp unit has damage and moisture is inside lense

osf lower jacking point is corroded abovbe rubber block

osr tyre is perrished in the tread area

Pass 6 Oct 2012 236,078 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front flexy hoses are perrished

both front side lights and both rear number plates are slightly dull

nsf headlamp unit has damage and moisture is inside lense

osf lower jacking point is corroded abovbe rubber block

osr tyre is perrished in the tread area

Fail 6 Oct 2012 236,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front flexy hoses are perrished

both front side lights and both rear number plate bulbs are slightly dull

nsf headlamp unit has damage and moisture inside lense

osf lower jacking point is corroded above rubber block

osr tyre is perrished in the tread area

Pass 6 Oct 2012 236,078 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front flexy hoses are perrished

both front side lights and both rear number plate bulbs are slightly dull

nsf headlamp unit has damage and moisture inside lense

osf lower jacking point is corroded above rubber block

osr tyre is perrished in the tread area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 106,077 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,456 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 79,437 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 61,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 YLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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