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HK54 LJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,184 mi
Last recorded156,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 LJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 156,184 miles

back box exhaust been rubbing on driveshaft

both front head light lens not clear

both rear wheel archers corroded

hand brake high travel

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outter sidewall

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear brake pads low

rear suspension mounts corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,585 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of van signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2019 149,585 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower arm rear mont (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of van signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,593 miles

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

Underside of van signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2018 142,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator missing Wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside of van signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2017 138,907 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Aug 2017 138,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2016 131,021 miles

both front brake hoses slight cuts

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,108 miles

both outer door sills rusting and rear wheel archs

strong advice play starting in n/s/f track rod ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,143 miles

strong advice both outer door sills rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2014 113,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

strong advice both outer door sills rusting

Pass 13 Mar 2013 107,941 miles

chassi rusty

front brake hoses perished

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,457 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL DAMAGED.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 101,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL DAMAGED.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,301 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 82,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,706 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 72,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,809 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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HK54 LJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HK54 LJU, 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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HK54 LJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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