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KE54 NVG

2004 Mercedes Minibus

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

550,428 mi
Last recorded550,428 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Minibus147,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 NVG
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 550,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 550,375 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chaccis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chaccis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 408,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 408,889 miles

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat n/s buckle rear,rear (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 381,912 miles

rear inner tyre getting low on tread

rear offside passenger seatbelt towards the rear slight damage

Fail 20 Sep 2016 381,798 miles

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

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

rear inner tyre getting low on tread

rear offside passenger seatbelt towards the rear slight damage

Pass 24 Sep 2015 364,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper mark on screen.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 364,238 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper mark on screen.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 311,084 miles

rust under rear arches.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 311,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil level low.

rust under rear arches.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 245,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 179,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 126,045 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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KE54 NVG is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 147,815 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE54 NVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE54 NVG registered?

KE54 NVG is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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