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BV54 XEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 100,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TOWBAR FIXING MISSING N/S/R O/S/R

Pass 29 Oct 2024 113,254 miles

Body structure - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear - Suspension component mounting repairs covered in underseal

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Oct 2023 98,994 miles

Body corrosion - inner/outer sills

Headlamp/s have a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,826 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2021 96,000 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,018 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 87,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,002 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front innner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,239 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth

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

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

Rear exhaust unable to take smoke meter

Tailpipe removed as it was resting on driveshaft

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,674 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,595 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,706 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 XEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 XEO registered?

BV54 XEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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