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MX54 HME

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 HME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,830 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear trailing arm mount area corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working but lens obviously defective (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear trailing arm mount area corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary/Spare steel wheel fitted to offside rear at time of test, the rest are alloys

Fail 13 Sep 2023 76,663 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Offside rear outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rubber section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,879 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 67,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very close to minimum thickness requirements. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is perished but can't see ply cords yet. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is perished but can't see ply cords yet. (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning indicator is on.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint dust covers upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very close to minimum thickness requirements. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is perished but can't see ply cords yet. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is perished but can't see ply cords yet. (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning indicator is on.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,271 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,122 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,982 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,211 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 49,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,354 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,034 miles

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

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

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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MX54 HME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX54 HME, 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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MX54 HME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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