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NY53 KFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,451 mi
Last recorded126,451 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 KFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sliding door rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive welding carried out

rust to o/s inner sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 124,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake shield corroded

Nearside tail light cluster slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear brake shield corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc shield deteriorated

Nearside Tail light cluster slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake disc shield deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,242 miles

Engine oil leaking from turbo return pipe

Offside front tyre worn more so on inner edge

Rear differential input shaft leaking oil

Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leaking from turbo return pipe

Offside front tyre worn more so on inner edge

Rear differential input shaft leaking oil

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,066 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,013 miles

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

indicator cowl loose

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,013 miles

indicator cowl loose

Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,519 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,671 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,671 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,478 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NY53 KFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NY53 KFZ, 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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NY53 KFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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