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VE54 HBD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,158 mi
Last recorded157,158 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 157,158 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2024 156,867 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 156,858 miles

Rear Position lamp not working no lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 156,842 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 156,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2021 156,777 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated not fixed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 156,167 miles

Discs corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valance corroded but not prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 156,167 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Discs corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valance corroded but not prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 153,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 153,923 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both centre out riggers o\s & n\s front chasssis and inner siil n\s rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lots of advance corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2018 152,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 149,339 miles

BOTH headlights have poor patterns

Fail 20 Mar 2017 149,339 miles

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

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

BOTH headlights have poor patterns

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,613 miles

Both headlights have poor patterns

Both rear brake pipes exhibit corrosion - marked

Side doors not in use and secured closed

Fail 11 Apr 2016 145,613 miles

Both headlights have poor patterns

Both rear brake pipes exhibit corrosion - marked

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

Side doors not in use and secured closed

Pass 17 Apr 2015 141,774 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 135,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage

Fail 15 Jan 2014 135,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 15 May 2013 132,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 132,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 124,757 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)

SRS Warning Light Is On

Pass 12 May 2011 115,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 106,103 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 106,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 95,326 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 95,325 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,292 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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VE54 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE54 HBD, 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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VE54 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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