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FA54 SYT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,644 miles

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED FRONT AND REAR

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

OFFSIDE INNER SILL/STEP CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED

OFFSIDE SLIDING DOOR LOWER EDGE CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch INCORRECT TYRES FITTED ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING POINT AREA/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING POINT AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TALE PIPE (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported TALE PIEP RUBBING ON OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT (7.1.1)

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

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED FRONT AND REAR

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

OFFSIDE INNER SILL/STEP CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED

OFFSIDE SLIDING DOOR LOWER EDGE CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch INCORRECT TYRES FITTED ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outter rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outter rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside slidding door corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,804 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

half of n/s front side step mounting corroded away

r/h/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

half of n/s front side step mounting corroded away

r/h/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,368 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,603 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,853 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,489 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,208 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,655 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,108 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 SYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA54 SYT, 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 SYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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