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FH54 VSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,344 mi
Last recorded134,344 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 134,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust blow at turbo clamp

general underbody corrosion

nearside headlight broken

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 134,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet catch cable/handle broken

exhaust blow at turbo clamp

general underbody corrosion

nearside headlight broken

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 124,848 miles

centre exhaust corroded/slight blow

genernal corrosion all over

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

screen cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2012 124,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroded/slight blow

genernal corrosion all over

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

screen cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 110,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release lever faulty/latch sticking slightly

both sides rear outer sills heavily corroded and weak

front exhaust clip damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 110,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release lever faulty/latch sticking slightly

both sides rear outer sills heavily corroded and weak

front exhaust clip damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,021 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

indicator switch loose

some corrosion to both rear outer sills

some wear/pitting to rear discs

Fail 29 Jan 2010 91,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

indicator switch loose

some corrosion to both rear outer sills

some wear/pitting to rear discs

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some play in offside front antiroll bar linkage

Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre low

some play in offside front antiroll bar linkage

Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 50,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 VSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

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