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ML54 GNJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,978 mi
Last recorded143,978 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 GNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 143,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion + o/s jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear brake pad warning light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 143,891 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion + o/s jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear brake pad warning light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,948 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear drive shaft seal slight leak

offside rear drive shaft seal slight leak

v - belt cracked/worn

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 8 Oct 2014 119,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear drive shaft seal slight leak

offside rear drive shaft seal slight leak

v - belt cracked/worn

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,091 miles

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

Wheel bolts not checked, trims fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Wheel bolts not checked, trims fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,521 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 65,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,037 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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ML54 GNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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