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BV54 XMC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,086 mi
Last recorded143,086 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 143,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,957 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 132,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,979 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 122,975 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,814 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 110,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,394 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,394 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,375 miles

Bonnet release cable broken

Rear number plate light dim

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 49,375 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release cable broken

Rear number plate light dim

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,186 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 XMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

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

Is BV54 XMC safe to buy?

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