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FA54 MMV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,745 mi
Last recorded198,745 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 198,745 miles

N/S/F/ O/S/F/ INNER FLOOR / JACKING AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 189,037 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2022 189,034 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2021 187,413 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 187,413 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 187,380 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 177,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 177,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 162,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 149,602 miles

Offside center outrigger has minor corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,179 miles

Offside center outrigger has minor corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 115,013 miles

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

rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 31 Aug 2013 115,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,602 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 104,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 94,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 80,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,001 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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FA54 MMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA54 MMV, 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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FA54 MMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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