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HT53 PXY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,514 mi
Last recorded171,514 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 171,514 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 163,200 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 156,021 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 146,936 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 146,936 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 142,996 miles

Drivers seat worn throw to metal frame.

Gear selection quite stiff.

Moisture inside off side headlamp lence.

Off side front door check strap pulled out piller, maybe fail item next year.

Outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 127,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes above fuel tank

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2011 127,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes above fuel tank

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre has cuts

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 112,851 miles

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 25 Mar 2009 99,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 96,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,196 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,753 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 60,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear brake pads worn thin and uneven replacement advised

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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HT53 PXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT53 PXY, 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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HT53 PXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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