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FA54 VNP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,048 mi
Last recorded64,048 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,048 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 64,036 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,707 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,020 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 62,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,850 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both sliding doors corroded

General vehicle condition under Neath and outside rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis seatbelt prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger door damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis seatbelt prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

both sliding doors corroded but not considered excessive

centre and rear exhaust system started to deteriorate and corroded

nearside front passenger door has slight damage

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

offside wing mirror slightly cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 58,527 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,746 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 52,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,799 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,799 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,646 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,159 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,784 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 33,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,257 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 VNP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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