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FV53 YSA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

120,765 mi
Last recorded120,765 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,765 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped, both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2019 117,029 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2017 110,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad warning light on

front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Nov 2017 110,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine possible injector`s leaking (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front brake disc`s worn and scored (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc`s worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad warning light on

front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,184 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,184 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe rubber broken (7.1.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear sill has body filler that could be covering corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear sill has body filler that could be covering corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 92,883 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,898 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 76,849 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low.

Fail 19 May 2012 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 49,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,219 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 44,219 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,343 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,336 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 21,334 miles

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

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

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

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 YSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YSA, 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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FV53 YSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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