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GL54 EPN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

226,378 mi
Last recorded226,378 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 226,378 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside slight corrosion on jacking points

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside slight corrosion on jacking points

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 216,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 216,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 209,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 192,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 186,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [both sides at chassis out rigger via body sill ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides] [at sub frame prescribed area @ body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 185,113 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 179,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 174,240 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 164,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 164,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 143,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,601 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,845 miles

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

front / rear discs lipped

Fail 2 Jun 2011 102,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front / rear discs lipped

Pass 17 Apr 2010 91,943 miles

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 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,779 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 58,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL54 EPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL54 EPN, 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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GL54 EPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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