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VE54 HBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

232,155 mi
Last recorded232,155 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 232,155 miles

Both front jacking boxes heavily corroded and holed

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 229,571 miles

Both front jacking points heavily corroded

Both front wipers poor

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside rear handbrake performance low

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

welding repairs undertaken

Pass 4 Feb 2021 228,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2021 228,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2020 222,928 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 222,908 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Front D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 215,976 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 215,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 208,038 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 208,038 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 202,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 202,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 192,918 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 192,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 188,036 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 188,036 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 176,743 miles

brake pad warning light on

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

front brake hoses perishing

hand brake on limit with some travel on leaver

minor blows from centre exhaust box

n/s/f rack boot imploded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wheel baring has slight noise

rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Jan 2014 176,633 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

front brake hoses perishing

minor blows from centre exhaust box

n/s/f rack boot imploded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2013 165,041 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 153,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 153,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 140,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,796 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,721 miles

rear nO PLATE DISCOLOURED.DAMAGE TO O/S RACK BOOT.PROP SHAFT U/J WORN AND BREAKING UP !!!

Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,370 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 HBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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