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KY54 OTF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

160,800 mi
Last recorded160,800 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 OTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 160,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front centre seat belt cannot be assessed ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers slightly worn

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 160,800 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front centre seat belt cannot be assessed ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers slightly worn

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 159,937 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 159,932 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective deployed (5.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 154,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

signs of some corrosion/ weakening to near side and off side outer sills o k at test time

Pass 31 Jul 2012 144,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 144,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 134,114 miles

airbag light on

front brake disc pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2011 134,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

airbag light on

front brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 130,561 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 130,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,261 miles

front and rear brake low

Fail 3 Sep 2008 119,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake low

Pass 7 Sep 2007 90,020 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 90,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 KY54 OTF, 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 KY54 OTF registered?

KY54 OTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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