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MK54 XGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,876 mi
Last recorded170,876 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 XGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 170,876 miles

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

o/s door corroded

rear doors corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 170,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s door corroded

rear doors corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 162,338 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 162,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,235 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2012 139,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 126,949 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 104,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 88,553 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 88,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,046 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MK54 XGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK54 XGU, 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 MK54 XGU registered?

MK54 XGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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