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ML54 GHD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,399 mi
Last recorded116,399 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 116,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 98,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,341 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 92,383 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

o/s outer cill corroded but not holed

rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 14 Mar 2019 81,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

o/s outer cill corroded but not holed

rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,167 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,006 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill next to suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill next to suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,765 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,765 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,603 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,603 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,439 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,439 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,332 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 37,332 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,802 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,009 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 16,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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ML54 GHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ML54 GHD, 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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ML54 GHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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