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FV53 OBM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,859 mi
Last recorded134,859 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,859 miles

ull underbody has corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,234 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front inner brake pads low,front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,551 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,533 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,157 miles

N/s kick up low.

Steering collumn, collar loose.

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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FV53 OBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV53 OBM, 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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What year was FV53 OBM registered?

FV53 OBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is FV53 OBM safe to buy?

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