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FL54 DHN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

156,588 mi
Last recorded156,588 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 DHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 156,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x5 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 245,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 145,801 miles

inner and outer sills slightly corroded and all underneath slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 139,198 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 139,191 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 135,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 135,917 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 130,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 123,423 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

k light on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 123,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

esp light on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,613 miles

both front brake flexible brake hoses deteriorating

both front indicators starting to show white light

chip in windscreen

fuel filter damp

handbrake high

handle on tailgate corroding

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear wiper split

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2014 109,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake flexible brake hoses deteriorating

both front indicators starting to show white light

chip in windscreen

fuel filter damp

handbrake high

handle on tailgate corroding

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear wiper split

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front side indicators showing white light

both rear diff mountings rubber bushes deteriorated

handbrake high

o/s/f check strap noisey

o/s/f dirt shield loose

o/s/f flexible brake cracking

rear wiper blade split

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,385 miles

o/s/f flexible brake cracking

rear wiper blade split

slight binding on n/s/f brake

o/s/f check strap noisey

o/s/f dirt shield loose

both front side indicators showing white light

both rear diff mountings rubber bushes deteriorated

handbrake high

Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,703 miles

parking brake anti slip missing

Fail 7 Feb 2012 100,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s/r indicator and both repeaters show white light

parking brake anti slip missing

parking brake pedal travel long

play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,685 miles

both side repeaters showing white light

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outside edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

parking brake anti slip missing

parking brake lever travel long

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both side repeaters showing white light

n/s/f tyre wearing low on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outside edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

parking brake anti slip missing

parking brake lever travel long

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,141 miles

parking brake anti slip missing

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Mar 2009 86,301 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Mar 2009 86,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 77,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,829 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 69,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DHN, 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 DHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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