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SK54 VGY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,098 mi
Last recorded136,098 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,098 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to whole under neath of vehicle

under neath of vehicle heavily welded and under sealed

Fail 19 Jul 2018 136,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill ( as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to whole under neath of vehicle

under neath of vehicle heavily welded and under sealed

Pass 28 Jun 2017 128,175 miles

all 4 brake back plates corroded

all front brake ferrules corroded

all metal brake pipes greased and under sealed

general under body corrosion

nearside rear coil spring corroded

play in both rack ends

under neath of vehicle heavily welded,repaired and under sealed

Fail 8 Jun 2017 128,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sills (chalk marked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (chalk marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (chalk marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (chalk marked) (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front jacking point and under sill filled and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member and sections of rear panel (chalk marked) (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all brake rear back plates corroded

all front metal brake pipes covered in under seal

all rear metal brake pipes covered in under seal

both front back plates corroded

general under body corrosion

light corrosion to both outer sills

nearside rear coil spring corroded

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed

general chassis and under body heavily corroded and rusted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,804 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to rear cross member/ chassis rails and inner sills

Pass 21 May 2015 106,298 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 106,281 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,046 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,046 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,937 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,124 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 71,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,545 miles

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

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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SK54 VGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK54 VGY, 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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SK54 VGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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