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VK54 LBG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,948 mi
Last recorded175,948 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 165,697 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 157,659 miles

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 157,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,524 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both... (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged..cords not exposed

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 123,435 miles

Small Cracks in Nearside Mirror.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,928 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 113,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,764 miles

Rear exhaust box has temporary repair

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,021 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 LBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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