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FG54 OTM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,696 mi
Last recorded142,696 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 142,696 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both archies (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 132,897 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 132,895 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,902 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,845 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 113,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,396 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 67,395 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,125 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 55,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,859 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,973 miles

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

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 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG54 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

FG54 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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