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KD54 XLU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 XLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 133,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps slightly.

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

NSR body trim missing by wheel arch.

NSR door moulding loose.

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

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

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 123,554 miles

Brake pedal creeps slightly but not to the floor.

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

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 123,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps slightly but not to the floor.

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

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 111,484 miles

Condensation in OSF headlamp lense.

Front brake imbalance,19%.

NSF wiper deteriorated.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

SRS light on.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Condensation in OSF headlamp lense.

NSF wiper deteriorated.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

SRS light on.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 158,959 miles

Condensation in OSF headlamp starting to affect beam pattern.

EM light comes on when engine revved.(won't rev more than 3000rpm)

NSF and OSF anti-roll bar bushes worn.

NSF and OSF roll bar link ball joint dust covers split.

OSR tyre tread low.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

SRS light on.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 158,959 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Condensation in OSF headlamp starting to affect beam pattern.

EM light comes on when engine revved.(won't rev more than 3000rpm)

NSF and OSF anti-roll bar bushes worn.

NSF and OSF roll bar link ball joint dust covers split.

OSR tyre tread low.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

SRS light on.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,240 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,507 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 63,473 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS HAVE LIP ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,473 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS HAVE LIP ON EDGES

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,145 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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KD54 XLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KD54 XLU, 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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What year was KD54 XLU registered?

KD54 XLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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