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BW53 FHX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,656 mi
Last recorded53,656 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,656 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2009 40,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,788 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 31,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,103 miles

Both steering rack gaiters collapsed

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,103 miles

Both steering rack gaiters collapsed

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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BW53 FHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW53 FHX, 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

How do I check the history of BW53 FHX?

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What year was BW53 FHX registered?

BW53 FHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is BW53 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 FHX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW53 FHX have outstanding finance?

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