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VE53 VFD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,649 mi
Last recorded113,649 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 113,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,146 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 96,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sill corroding

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

Wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen

Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sill corroding

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

Wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,542 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front jacking points starting to rott

Fail 15 Oct 2016 60,540 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid out rigger marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innsill out rigger x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cros member x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front jacking points starting to rott

Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 59,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 57,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 57,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,816 miles

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

nearside rear whhel arch slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,560 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,855 miles

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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VE53 VFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE53 VFD, 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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VE53 VFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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