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HX54 EHY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,924 mi
Last recorded169,924 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 EHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 169,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 151,207 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 143,958 miles

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

brake padel antislip rubber wearing

steering wheel rubber wearing getting loose

Fail 16 Sep 2013 143,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake padel antislip rubber wearing

steering wheel rubber wearing getting loose

Pass 11 Sep 2012 140,219 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake wear light on

Fail 30 Aug 2012 140,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake wear light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 265,697 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 265,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 235,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 235,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 223,889 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Oct 2009 223,884 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 187,437 miles

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light On.

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low. Slight Oil Leak @ Sump Area.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Tread Edge. Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Tread Edge & Slightly Perished.

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 187,437 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light On.

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low. Slight Oil Leak @ Sump Area.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Tread Edge. offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Tread Edge. Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished.

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 246,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 246,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 160,230 miles

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

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

Oil Leaking @ Nearside Rear Of Differencial.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HX54 EHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HX54 EHY, 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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HX54 EHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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