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HT53 PYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,424 mi
Last recorded124,424 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,424 miles

Both headlamp lens' deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 124,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both headlamp lens' deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner sills and offside chassis section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,745 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 104,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 87,934 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

NSF inner sill - Rust hole

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

OS headlamp aim - lens glazed over

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,934 miles

NSF inner sill - Rust hole

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

OS headlamp aim - lens glazed over

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,989 miles

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

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

alternator noisey

exhaust tail-pipe tatty

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,560 miles

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

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 PYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PYA, 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 PYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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