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FV54 AVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 149,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Service brake lagging in operation brakes work but pedal travels to the floor when depressed (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed in front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed in front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower oil leak from differential

Nearside Front Upper bonnet release handle broken but opened with pliers

Nearside Front Upper door mirror has tape repair around body

Offside Front Lower brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,840 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 142,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 120,409 miles

Front brake hoses in poor condition

Offside Beam image poor

Offside rear tyre worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 120,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake hoses in poor condition

Offside Beam image poor

Offside rear tyre worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,921 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,248 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

off side front brake disc red from heat

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,088 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,447 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,730 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,470 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,724 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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FV54 AVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV54 AVE, 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 FV54 AVE registered?

FV54 AVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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