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KV53 SUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,371 mi
Last recorded142,371 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 SUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front fluctuatingslightly (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 137,476 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front fluctuatingslightly (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear wheel arch holed and corroded

offside outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on edges. (205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 131,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on edges. (205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,012 miles

eye level stop light not working.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 125,993 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eye level stop light not working.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (235/60/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 119,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (235/60/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,527 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 113,527 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,314 miles

offside headlight bracket broken ,but light secure.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,314 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside headlight bracket broken ,but light secure.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,339 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,310 miles

small piece of coil spring broke still located

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small piece of coil spring broke still located

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,849 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 84,849 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,858 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 41,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust clamp from turbo to downpipe broken causing slight exhaust gas leak.

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KV53 SUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KV53 SUA, 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 KV53 SUA registered?

KV53 SUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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