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KH53 OVM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2025

surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2024 136,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023

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

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

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,999 miles

surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2021 124,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 124,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 118,548 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,623 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 110,620 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,781 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,856 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 63,007 miles

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

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

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

recommend handbrake to be adjusted

Pass 4 Dec 2010 54,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,661 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 39,618 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,842 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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KH53 OVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KH53 OVM, 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 KH53 OVM registered?

KH53 OVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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