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FM53 JKK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,693 mi
Last recorded204,693 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 204,693 miles

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)

corrosion to all exterior body panels

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 197,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 191,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 191,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

body corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 10 May 2012 184,513 miles

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

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

srs light on

Fail 27 Apr 2012 184,264 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 Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 172,254 miles

handbrake travels long way

passenger seat completly removed from vehicle

several areas of corrosion to body

Fail 9 Mar 2011 172,224 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travels long way

several areas of corrosion to body

Pass 4 Feb 2010 159,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 146,796 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 134,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 111,165 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brakes binding slightly

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 JKK 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKK, 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 JKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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