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FL54 DFP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,054 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2015 120,892 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre brake light out

Pass 9 Jan 2015 120,892 miles

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

centre brake light out

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,770 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 114,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,175 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 103,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,171 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,341 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

front brake discs worn/front pads worn

hazzard light switch worn

prposhaft noisy

Fail 11 Nov 2011 100,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

front brake discs worn/front pads worn

hazzard light switch worn

prposhaft noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,228 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 199,188 miles

INNER REAR DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 180,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o.s.r inner cv boot is in poor condition

rear pad appear to be low but are very dificult to inspect

Fail 3 Jun 2009 180,402 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o.s.r inner cv boot is in poor condition

rear pad appear to be low but are very dificult to inspect

Fail 1 Sep 2008 162,330 miles

BONNET RELEASE LEVER BROKEN

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUBBING ON DRIVE SHAFT

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 162,330 miles

BONNET RELEASE LEVER BROKEN

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUBBING ON DRIVE SHAFT

Pass 11 Aug 2007 111,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 111,657 miles

Offside 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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FL54 DFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FL54 DFP, 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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FL54 DFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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