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KN54 GUX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

213,252 mi
Last recorded213,252 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 GUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 213,252 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Both rear bottom half of doors badly corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 210,735 miles

Both rear bottom half of doors badly corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 207,743 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight lose of grease, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches also o/s/door, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

indicator shroud insecure,

knock in steering,

Fail 30 May 2020 207,743 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor meets sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting adjacent to top of shock absorber, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight lose of grease, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches also o/s/door, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

indicator shroud insecure,

knock in steering,

Pass 24 May 2019 199,837 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor meets sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side corroded & weak in several places,

Fail 22 May 2019 199,837 miles

Central Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. x two (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor meets sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side corroded & weak in several places,

Pass 21 Nov 2017 192,342 miles

Both rear tyres bald on edges

Nearside and offside centre chassis rails heavily corroded

Nearside front jacking point heavily corroded

Offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 192,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres bald on edges

Nearside and offside centre chassis rails heavily corroded

Nearside front jacking point heavily corroded

Offside front jacking point corroded

Offside front tyres has deep cuts in tread and heavily worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 180,367 miles

All four tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 180,367 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All four tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 166,400 miles

Both front indicators fadded

Both front wiper blades worn

Offside steering rack gator twisted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 153,427 miles

Both Rear Wheel Arches & Sills Have Slight Corrosion

Condensation In Both Headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Very Low On Both Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Bald On Both Edges

Nearside Sill Dented

Top Of Engine Obscured By Air Filter

Fail 24 Nov 2014 153,427 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both Rear Wheel Arches & Sills Have Slight Corrosion

Condensation In Both Headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Very Low On Both Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Bald On Both Edges

Nearside Sill Dented

Top Of Engine Obscured By Air Filter

Pass 25 Nov 2013 139,642 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Slightly Perished

Both Front Suspension Top Mounts Slight Creak On Lock To Lock

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low On Outer Edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,168 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged,engine covers fitted,offside front wheel trim missing.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 123,168 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged,engine covers fitted,offside front wheel trim missing.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,523 miles

offside front wheel trim missing,front discs worn,front pads appear low,both front flexible brake hoses perished,nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,704 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 90,704 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front pads appear low -discs worn

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,641 miles

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

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

front pads appear low

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,995 miles

*****both rear tyres worn down to limit*****

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

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

front pads appear low

Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,156 miles

brake pad warning lamp staying on,stonechips in windscreen,slight nwear on front discs,front pads appear low,

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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KN54 GUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KN54 GUX, 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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KN54 GUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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