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VE54 HDX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

176,489 mi
Last recorded176,489 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 176,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mountings on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 176,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mountings on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 171,683 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 167,670 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points corroded but not within a prescribed area at teh time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2024 167,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points corroded but not within a prescribed area at teh time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2024 167,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front jacking points corroded but not within a prescribed area at the time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2023 163,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 256,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 256,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 247,878 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both nearside tyres perished

both offside tyres worn close to legal limit

engine oil leak

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 31 Jan 2020 150,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,198 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 146,133 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,661 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 141,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front and rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 137,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 130,196 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 130,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,732 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,433 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 124,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,060 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 122,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 121,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,123 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 107,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,932 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 HDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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