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PX53 VKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,643 mi
Last recorded94,643 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,643 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 94,593 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides out riggers holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,675 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 60,643 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear cross member behind bumper. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Park brake warning light stays on.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,621 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of crossmembers sills inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both centre outriggers holed and corroded but not in delegated areas

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,051 miles

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)

centre silencer deteriorating.

nearside outrigger corroded, not in designated area.

offside outrigger corroded,not in designated area.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 57,051 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (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)

centre silencer deteriorating.

nearside outrigger corroded, not in designated area.

offside outrigger corroded,not in designated area.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,388 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts ofsills inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 46,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts ofsills inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

slight blow on exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,550 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,191 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,464 miles

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

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

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

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

both front roll bar link ball joint dust gaiters split

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front roll bar link ball joint dust gaiters split

Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,002 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 15,968 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 15,968 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,101 miles

slight oil leak at nearside front shock absorber

Pass 28 Dec 2006 9,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PX53 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PX53 VKJ, 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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What year was PX53 VKJ registered?

PX53 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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