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ND54 MDX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,703 mi
Last recorded129,703 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 129,703 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front & nearside rear, brake pedal has travel (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in steering UJ

Fail 28 Jul 2026 129,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded/leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sill corroded/distotred (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder bald/cracks, 4mm across 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake grabbing slightly OSF/OSR (1.2.1 (c))

brake pedal has travel

steering column UJ slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2025 128,801 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer (sill deformed

Nearside Rear (lens defective

brake peddle has slight travel

Fail 5 Jul 2025 128,788 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill deformed

Nearside Front door strap missing

Nearside Rear lens defective

Fail 1 Aug 2023 128,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear vehicle fully under sealed at rear

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

full underbody has surface corrosion

n/s/f door strap damaged

previous welding has been heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 May 2023 128,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear vehicle fully under sealed at rear

previous welding only just met criteria

Pass 25 May 2022 128,762 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody has general surface corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2021 128,756 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at the rear of the wheel marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at the rear of the wheel marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected full rear cross member marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2020 128,160 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr inner body panel excessive corroded not structuall

Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr inner body panel excessive corroded not structuall

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Rack End Slight Play

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Corner Not Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 124,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Rack End Slight Play

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Corner Not Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Rack End Slight play

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 116,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All Four Road Tyres Not Commercial Tyres (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Rack End Slight play

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,952 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,158 miles

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

nsf sill damaged

os door damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2016 107,141 miles

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

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

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

nsf sill damaged

os door damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns mirror glass cracked

ns sill damaged

ns slideding door damaged

osr door damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2014 98,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nsf outer sill damaged

nsf/door ns/side loadung door damage no sharp edges

nsf/tyre wearing on outside egde

Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all seat belts slow to retract

os sliding loading door inop

play in steering rack felt at ns road wheel

service light on

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2013 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all seat belts slow to retract

os sliding loading door inop

play in steering rack felt at ns road wheel

service light on

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,689 miles

ns/ nmirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,595 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,730 miles

front brake flexi pipes worn

front o/s brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low 3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake flexi pipes worn

front o/s brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,319 miles

front anti roll bar bushs worn

front drop links worn

Fail 5 Nov 2009 97,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front anti roll bar bushs worn

front drop links worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,210 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 34,343 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads worn low

front tyre edges worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,343 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyre edges worn

rear brake pads worn low

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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ND54 MDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ND54 MDX, 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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ND54 MDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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