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N13 GTO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

159,191 mi
Last recorded159,191 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 GTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 159,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 150,430 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR DAMAGED

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 150,429 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

NEARSIDE REAR DAMAGED

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,501 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 140,110 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))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side chassis outrigger area rusted away (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side chassis outrigger area rusted away (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to near side sill / inner sill / inner rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to off side sill / inner sill / inner rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

other areas of underbody rusting

Fail 26 Oct 2020 140,110 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))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side chassis outrigger area rusted away (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side chassis outrigger area rusted away (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to near side sill / inner sill / inner rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to off side sill / inner sill / inner rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

other areas of underbody rusting

Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,591 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit & worn heavy on outer edge

corrosion to front & rear jacking points

holed corrosion nearside rear sill - just outside suspension prescribed area

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 123,591 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limit & worn heavy on outer edge

corrosion to front & rear jacking points

holed corrosion nearside rear sill - just outside suspension prescribed area

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,049 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished & cracking

Both sides of outer side sill corroded

Front brake imbalance high

Nearside side loading door doesn't open

Fail 12 Jan 2018 116,988 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release most seat belt (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / box section holed & corroded around rear most suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake flexi hoses perished & cracking

Both sides of outer side sill corroded

Front brake imbalance high

Nearside side loading door doesn't open

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,258 miles

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear door step corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear door step corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn below 1.6ml on inner edge

both sills corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 109,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear door step corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear door step corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn below 1.6ml on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,886 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,888 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 91,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,842 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,980 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 51,510 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,980 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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N13 GTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N13 GTO, 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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N13 GTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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