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BT54 LVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,213 mi
Last recorded217,213 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 217,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 217,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 203,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

corrosion present on front and rear jacking points

Fail 12 Mar 2019 203,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

corrosion present on front and rear jacking points

Pass 22 Feb 2018 183,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 183,744 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 159,534 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f outter riggers bump rubbers stop slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2016 159,426 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f outter riggers bump rubbers stop slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2015 144,044 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,061 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 125,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front side windows tinted

front disc pads low

hazard warning switch not readily accessible

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,178 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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BT54 LVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT54 LVP, 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 BT54 LVP registered?

BT54 LVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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