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HT53 PYB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,411 mi
Last recorded176,411 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 176,411 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 176,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury MARKED YELLOW (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ABS Unit bracket (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2018 176,390 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both o/s & n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ABS unit bracket has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both o/s & n/s has excessive corrosion at the jacking point and inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 172,018 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 172,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 167,596 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 164,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 164,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 159,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 156,320 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing at inner edge

nearside front door mirror cracked but not affecting drivers view

rear wheel arches corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 144,122 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 144,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 130,559 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 130,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 120,792 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 120,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from n/s/f top susp ension mounting ?

Fail 3 Jul 2009 101,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,500 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,776 miles

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 PYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HT53 PYB, 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 PYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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