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BV54 XPA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,311 mi
Last recorded179,311 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 179,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 175,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 170,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 164,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,009 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 148,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight scratch nearside windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2014 147,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight scratch nearside windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2013 230,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 228,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 106,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,808 miles

Please note there is slight discolouring to plate but legable

Fail 22 Aug 2008 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Please note there is slight discolouring to plate but legable

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,744 miles

nearside rear tyre has lump in sidewall

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 XPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

BV54 XPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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