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HN53 VVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,258 mi
Last recorded152,258 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 152,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

engine fault warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,593 miles

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 150,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 144,944 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 144,944 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 127,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,411 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 105,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,966 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f rack gaitor

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front antiroll bar link gaitors split

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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HN53 VVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN53 VVL, 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 HN53 VVL registered?

HN53 VVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is HN53 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 VVL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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