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GL54 KGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

368,825 mi
Last recorded368,825 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 368,825 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) not considered excessive ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 368,825 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) not considered excessive ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 347,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 313,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 274,731 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 236,314 miles

bonnet hard to open

Pass 6 Aug 2013 200,855 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 200,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 173,207 miles

Hand brake relase button brokenand has cable tie

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 173,197 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hand brake relase button brokenand has cable tie

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 130,714 miles

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

N/S/F has slight play in steering rack

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Aug 2011 130,714 miles

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

N/S/F has slight play in steering rack

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,613 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 94,613 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 144,438 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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GL54 KGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KGV, 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 KGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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