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HN54 VEK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 273,902 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 273,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 255,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 245,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 214,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing incomplete

Pass 6 Mar 2013 186,964 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear doors corroded

slight general corrosion under rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2011 96,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,333 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 85,238 miles

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

slight leak on steering rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Oct 2009 85,238 miles

slight leak on steering rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,113 miles

slight damage to offside rear light lens but does not show white light

slight travel to handbrake lever

Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight damage to rear off side len but not showing white to rear

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,921 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,921 miles

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

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

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

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 VEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEK, 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 HN54 VEK registered?

HN54 VEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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