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FV53 OCW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,798 miles

tape used sharp edges

Fail 13 Apr 2012 100,798 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,997 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,858 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,974 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 45,462 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

parking brake travel just makeing limits

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV53 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

FV53 OCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is FV53 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 OCW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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