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HN54 MDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,436 mi
Last recorded178,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 MDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,436 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside front floor area drain hole

Fail 10 Nov 2022 178,253 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all offside indicator bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch needs taping up as sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to nearside front floor area drain hole

Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 152,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 117,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area not a continuous weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area not a continuous weld Both patches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 117,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch sharp edges

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,421 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,421 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 111,582 miles

All jacking points corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pump insecurely mounted Mounting bracket excessively corroded (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,517 miles

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

Body trim missing from O/S/R wheel arch and N/S side loading door

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 100,922 miles

Fan belt cracked

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,922 miles

Fan belt cracked

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has slight damage and cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,170 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 93,170 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,972 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,972 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre scrubing on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2007 64,635 miles

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre scrubing on outer edge

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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HN54 MDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN54 MDY, 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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HN54 MDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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