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VK54 LBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,933 mi
Last recorded153,933 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 153,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 150,473 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,921 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 129,921 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 120,043 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides lower sill below sliding doors (6.1.B.2)

Front both dip beam poor pattern

Front brakes have a slight imbalance @12%

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & middle rear ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly run off on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 116,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides lower sill below sliding doors (6.1.B.2)

Front both dip beam poor pattern

Front brakes have a slight imbalance @12%

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & middle rear ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly run off on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,125 miles

N/S HEAD LAMP DETERIORATED

N/S HEADLAMP BEAM IMMAGE POOR

N/S/F POSITION LAMP DIM

N/S/R NUMBERPLATE LAMP DIM

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 81,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,009 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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VK54 LBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK54 LBE, 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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VK54 LBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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