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BV54 XBT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,042 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 134,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,332 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under side poor and rusty and outer sills and lower rear doors

Fail 28 Sep 2020 130,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,270 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 125,270 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire around filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,848 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body panel Corroded, not likely to cause injury, nearside rear inner door area

nearside front position lamp different colour

offside rear lamp lens cracked

under-sealed been used on van to cover chassis and components

Fail 21 Jun 2018 118,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body panel Corroded, not likely to cause injury, nearside rear inner door area

nearside front position lamp different colour

offside rear lamp lens cracked

under-sealed been used on van to cover chassis and components

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,236 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear disc back plates starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,120 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade req.soon.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,120 miles

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

o/s wiper blade req.soon.

Fail 19 May 2012 105,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both steering rack gaiters deteriorating

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 May 2012 105,805 miles

both steering rack gaiters deteriorating

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,781 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 92,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear sill corroded

nearside steering rack gaitor distorted

offside rear sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,257 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 81,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,873 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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BV54 XBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BV54 XBT, 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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BV54 XBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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