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MM53 EFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

144,953 mi
Last recorded144,953 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 144,953 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 139,233 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,750 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and rear flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 130,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (grey marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (grey marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (grey marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (grey marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (grey marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (yellow marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at rear flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,471 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexy hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight split to inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 124,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexy hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight split to inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar to body bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill corroded but not affecting structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 119,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessive corrosion with in 30 cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar to body bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill corroded but not affecting structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 113,472 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underbody-components-brake discs rusting,bonnet stiff to open

Fail 17 May 2018 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded but covered with tape

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded but covered with tape

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,316 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,323 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt butle cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front saetbelt butle cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2016 109,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front seatbelt butle cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front saetbelt butle cover missing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,322 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 102,322 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,054 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 92,054 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,584 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,584 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,600 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,634 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt fastner cover missing

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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MM53 EFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 MM53 EFH, 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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MM53 EFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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