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FH54 VSE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 VSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 82,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 82,906 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,748 miles

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

Offside Front outrigger rusty but not excessive

Offside Rear wing rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2024 75,748 miles

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

Offside Front outrigger rusty but not excessive

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wing rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2023 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 68,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,805 miles

Engine slight smoky under acceleration - not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,610 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 54,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 53,591 miles

corrosion to floor pans/jacking points/sills

Fail 22 Jan 2020 53,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to floor pans/jacking points/sills

Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,063 miles

corrosion to sills/suspension components,tyres perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to floor pans,jacking points,sills,play steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2017 50,144 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to floor pans,jacking points,sills,play steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,737 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion exhaust and hangers

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

unable to open rear door

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,305 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,303 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,405 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on dash.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,070 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,646 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,646 miles

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,358 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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FH54 VSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FH54 VSE, 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 FH54 VSE registered?

FH54 VSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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