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HV54 WBG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,476 mi
Last recorded113,476 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 113,476 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 99,578 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,399 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and outrigga (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and outrigga (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,032 miles

Sills, jacking pints and inner wings very corroded in places

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 63,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Sills, jacking pints and inner wings very corroded in places

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,148 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Front brake hoses deteriorated

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

The rear suspension mounts, front jacking points and sills are all quite badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,146 miles

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

Bonnet release handle broken

Front brake hoses deteriorated

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

The rear suspension mounts, front jacking points and sills are all quite badly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,554 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Bonnet release handle broken

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear suspension mounting points corroded

Sills and front jacking points very corroded

The main brake pipes are corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,554 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet release handle broken

Engine light on

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear suspension mounting points corroded

Sills and front jacking points very corroded

The main brake pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,262 miles

Main brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Signs of a fuel leak contaminating the alternator

The rear suspension mounting area is quite corroded, the front jacking points are very corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,676 miles

the front brake hoses are starting to perish

the front jacking points are corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspect a fuel leak on the engine

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,061 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 29,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2009 29,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,882 miles

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

powersteering over filled

Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

powersteering over filled

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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HV54 WBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HV54 WBG, 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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HV54 WBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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