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BV54 XEH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,512 mi
Last recorded161,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 161,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel. Requires adjustment

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside front and nearside front inner sills corroded but not excessive

rear wheel arches on both sides slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 155,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting bush split

Fail 11 Jan 2018 155,844 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting bush split

Pass 27 Jan 2017 139,221 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,261 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Oil leak

Parking brake has slight travel

Power steering leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,261 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

Oil leak

Parking brake has slight travel

Power steering leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,904 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,834 miles

Oil leak

steering wheel outer cover slightly insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2014 114,834 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake pads lower than offside front

steering wheel outer cover slightly insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2013 107,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 107,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,509 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 100,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,777 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,563 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,401 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 41,399 miles

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

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

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

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 XEH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BV54 XEH, 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 BV54 XEH registered?

BV54 XEH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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