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VA53 GZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,045 mi
Last recorded86,045 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 GZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,045 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,044 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear of exhaust leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,298 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,590 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,347 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,681 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,366 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 71,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front subframe rear mounting/chassis corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,968 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 43,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,322 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 28,322 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VA53 GZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA53 GZY, 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 VA53 GZY registered?

VA53 GZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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