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FD54 BYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 116,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,923 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,845 miles

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

under body and sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,775 miles

under body sills and archers corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,527 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,870 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,528 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 73,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f small play in drum stick stearing rack end

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,301 miles

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

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

n/s/f small play in drum stick stearing rack end

Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,070 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,332 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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FD54 BYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD54 BYA, 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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What year was FD54 BYA registered?

FD54 BYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is FD54 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 BYA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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