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FM53 JJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,318 mi
Last recorded155,318 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 155,318 miles

underbody has slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2021 155,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has slight underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 149,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing too flex (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle body floor corroding various areas

Fail 5 Feb 2020 149,085 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens discolored affecting image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body floor at lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing too flex (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle body floor corroding various areas

Pass 17 Jan 2019 141,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both side loading doors corroded

outer and inner sills slightly corroded both side s

Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,498 miles

Bonnet release cable disengaged/dislodged from associated handle

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake release handle damaged, however function not fully impaired

Fail 10 Jan 2018 130,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer rigger, as per marked (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer rigger, as per marked (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside, rear jacking point region and inner sill, as per marked (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet release cable disengaged/dislodged from associated handle

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake release handle damaged, however function not fully impaired

Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,287 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2017 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,423 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear light clusters damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2016 106,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear light clusters damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,441 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

n/s/r light cluster damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,441 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

n/s/r light cluster damaged.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight play in offside front rackend

Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight play in offside front rackend

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,039 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 53,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,144 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 21,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,191 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 19,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,442 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 16,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 9,458 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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FM53 JJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM53 JJX, 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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FM53 JJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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