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BF53 VWT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,075 mi
Last recorded197,075 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 197,075 miles

under body cover with seal front and rear

Pass 21 Dec 2022 191,729 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 183,291 miles

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

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 176,713 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near backbox (6.1.2 (a))

axle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 176,711 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s/f sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s + o/s central (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near backbox (6.1.2 (a))

axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 171,584 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R + O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear underbody corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 156,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,163 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced cracked with condensation and no beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

excessive oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,137 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,519 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,253 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,390 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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BF53 VWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF53 VWT, 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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What year was BF53 VWT registered?

BF53 VWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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