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GL54 KHC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,763 mi
Last recorded171,763 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 171,763 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Offside front drop link has some play

Outer sills have some corrosion

smell of fuel under bonnet , possibly injector chuffing but unable to visually inspect

Fail 13 Apr 2017 171,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Offside front drop link has some play

Outer sills have some corrosion

smell of fuel under bonnet , possibly injector chuffing but unable to visually inspect

Pass 16 May 2016 166,393 miles

both front brake hoses perrished

head lamps poor

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 May 2016 166,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release broken (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear on limit

both front brake hoses perrished

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 May 2015 160,442 miles

both front brake hoeses slightly perished

odd wheels fitted from front to rear

Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,517 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit n/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 17 Apr 2014 152,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 25 Apr 2013 143,986 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken still secure

slight play where u/j goes into stearing rack

Fail 24 Apr 2013 143,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken still secure

slight play where u/j goes into stearing rack

Pass 20 Apr 2012 137,652 miles

o/s/f water pipe to heater matrix wearing on chassis leg new pipe needed

Pass 3 May 2011 130,126 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 130,125 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,817 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 108,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiperblades poor

Fail 23 Nov 2007 86,372 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n.s.f. and o.s.r. tyres worn down to approx 3mm

n.s.f. inner tyre wall damaged

o.s.f. outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,372 miles

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)

n.s.f. and o.s.r. tyres worn down to approx 3mm

n.s.f. inner tyre wall damaged

o.s.f. outer tyre wall damaged

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 KHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GL54 KHC, 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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What year was GL54 KHC registered?

GL54 KHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is GL54 KHC safe to buy?

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