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MH54 GUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,122 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 86,116 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides badly worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,644 miles

Front both tyres worn inner and outer edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 82,644 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres worn inner and outer edges

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front plastic inner wheel arch liner catching coil spring

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,447 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,447 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 72,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 71,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,208 miles

front tyers worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,401 miles

Front indicators discolord

Front tyers getting low in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,146 miles

front tyers worn on edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 53,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,974 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 49,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,707 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff seals

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,865 miles

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

engine oil low level

front number plate damaged

nearside power steering rack

offside front tyre low on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

offside front tyre nail tread

rear driveshafts leaking oil

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,651 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front interior door handle

rear tyres low tread

Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,891 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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MH54 GUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MH54 GUA, 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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MH54 GUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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