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VN54 KWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,455 mi
Last recorded204,455 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 KWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 204,455 miles

Bonnet release mechanism defective

Difficulty assessing welding repairs due to amount of under seal used

Inner sills at front corroded, just outside of a prescribed area

Rear wheel arches corroding

Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on rear chassis near spring mountings

Fail 20 May 2016 204,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release mechanism defective

Inner sills at front corroded, just outside of a prescribed area

Rear wheel arches corroding

Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on rear chassis near spring mountings

Pass 3 Mar 2015 188,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s mid out rigers corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 2 Mar 2015 188,494 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s mid out rigers corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 15 Feb 2014 166,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 150,525 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 137,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 137,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2010 122,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 108,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 67,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VN54 KWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN54 KWE, 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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VN54 KWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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