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KY54 EBU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

165,723 mi
Last recorded165,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 165,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside McPherson struts (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body condition poor

brake pedal spongy

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 160,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 153,569 miles

Front Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 153,569 miles

Front Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 142,103 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 139,748 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 139,721 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 134,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shockers weak

both rear outer door sills corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shockers weak

both rear outer door sills corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s steering rack gaiter is perishing, not split at present

slight play in both front anti roll bar clamping bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,425 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 120,400 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,128 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 112,128 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 106,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,641 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

knock in steering

wear on discs and pads

wear on front antiroll bar inner bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

wear on discs and pads

wear on front antiroll bar inner bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,364 miles

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

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

wear on discs

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on tyres

Fail 15 Nov 2011 83,253 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

noise on offside rear brake

wear on discs

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 59,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,878 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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KY54 EBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KY54 EBU, 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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KY54 EBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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