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FL54 NPK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 73,063 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,256 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,050 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,997 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 64,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Due to condition of lenses (1.1.C.1e)

NOTE - due to condition of the exhaust system emissions NOT tested

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,975 miles

Down pipe exhaust clamp broken

Engine light is on

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,975 miles

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

Down pipe exhaust clamp broken

Engine light is on

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,095 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 47,079 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,729 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jun 2008 39,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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 NPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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