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FA54 RVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,514 mi
Last recorded169,514 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 169,514 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 169,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 162,295 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 162,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 151,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 149,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 145,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 144,433 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 140,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 134,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,088 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,652 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,007 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 RVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 FA54 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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