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HX54 NLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,146 mi
Last recorded178,146 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 NLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 178,146 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 166,559 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 166,558 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wood box modification effect in performence (1.1.6 (d))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower door slightly corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 166,554 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wood box modification effect in performence (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side jacking point + sill excessive corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower door slightly corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 159,676 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os/inner floor damaged (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills ns/os (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Body has slight corrosion ns/os Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 154,355 miles

Front pads not visible

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides- to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 7 Mar 2016 154,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front pads not visible

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides- to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 22 Nov 2012 140,544 miles

Both headlamp lenses cracked.

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

One high level brake light bulb out.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,544 miles

Both headlamp lenses cracked.

One high level brake light bulb out.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,642 miles

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)

air bag lamp on

both head lamps cracked

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 Nov 2011 119,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

both head lamps cracked

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 80,216 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,669 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 59,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,979 miles

travle to handbrake

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 NLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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