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FG54 OTA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,619 mi
Last recorded167,619 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 167,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under boddey corossion started

Pass 3 Nov 2021 165,823 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 159,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 116,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 112,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside & offside front jacking points corroded slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,321 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 108,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pump slightly noisy during operation

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,514 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,349 miles

slight play felt at steering wheel (adjustable column)

slight play steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,626 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 89,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,213 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

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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FG54 OTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG54 OTA, 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 FG54 OTA registered?

FG54 OTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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