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FP54 WFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

182,444 mi
Last recorded182,444 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 182,444 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 176,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pad warning light on [pads ok]

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 168,397 miles

body/under side has slight surface corrosion,not excessive at test.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 168,374 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body/under side has slight surface corrosion,not excessive at test.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 156,790 miles

slight corrosion at under side of van/outer body.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 156,789 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link/tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing under bonnet next to braking unit (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion at under side of van/outer body.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 145,171 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 145,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 134,789 miles

moderate corr on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Nov 2016 134,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

moderate corr on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inside edge.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 126,629 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust pipe corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,976 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 117,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,007 miles

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

front brake hoses cracking

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 9 Oct 2013 108,973 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake hoses cracking

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,634 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 98,634 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,126 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,087 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,472 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,177 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 67,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,641 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,515 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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FP54 WFF 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 FP54 WFF, 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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FP54 WFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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