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KV53 SVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,406 mi
Last recorded232,406 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 SVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 232,406 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2011 232,358 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 214,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 196,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 188,122 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 188,112 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 181,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 174,235 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 174,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 172,502 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 172,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 165,006 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 165,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 147,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 126,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 126,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV53 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

KV53 SVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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