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KH53 OWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 OWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,717 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 138,706 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury panel, marked yellow (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill and sill end, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill and sill end, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 119,315 miles

both rear doors bootoms corroded

o/s+n/s outer and inner sills corroded

o/s+n/s rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,101 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,177 miles

Nearside centre outrigger holed but not in any prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 101,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill has hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside centre outrigger holed but not in any prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,783 miles

Advise both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Advise centre cross members corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,734 miles

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

Advise both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Advise centre cross members corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,581 miles

Advise brake warning light on

Advise centre brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise brake warning light on

Advise centre brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,244 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,629 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,278 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 35,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,724 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 27,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,666 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 22,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KH53 OWJ, 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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KH53 OWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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