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KU54 ZRE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,252 mi
Last recorded155,252 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 ZRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 155,252 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 146,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 146,845 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTRE CHASSIS BACK PANEL FRONT SILL NEAR JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure CENTRE DOOR WONT CLOSE HELDSHUT WITH CORD (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH (1.1.6 (c))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,215 miles

Front Bonnet corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 137,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 17 May 2018 117,984 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 117,904 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 May 2017 96,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear sills rusting

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

Offside Rear sills rusting

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 96,562 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear sills rusting

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

Offside Rear sills rusting

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 81,605 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear seats removed for carrying goods

Fail 18 May 2016 81,605 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed within 30 cm of seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill within 30cm of axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear seats removed for carrying goods

Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seats been removed

Fail 13 Apr 2015 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear seats been removed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,449 miles

2nd & 3rd row of seats removed

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,449 miles

tow bar & ball fitted ok

2nd & 3rd row of seats removed

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,451 miles

2nd & 3rd row of seats removed

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,627 miles

FRont and rear brake discs light pitting.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,627 miles

FRont and rear brake discs light pitting.

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,063 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,357 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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KU54 ZRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU54 ZRE, 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 KU54 ZRE registered?

KU54 ZRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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