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FV54 AVK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,666 mi
Last recorded192,666 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 AVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 192,666 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 188,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 188,730 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2018 188,572 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure bottom hinge (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill(cannot open offside sliding door to asess full extent of corrosion) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 184,134 miles

drivers door corroding at bottom hinge area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill starting to corrode

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 26 May 2016 180,045 miles

Offside Front door hinge damaged

both outer sills corroding rear end

headlamp aims fading

Fail 17 May 2016 180,023 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexyts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door hinge damaged

both outer sills corroding rear end

headlamp aims fading

Pass 12 May 2015 177,350 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 177,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2014 169,652 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 162,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 157,572 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 153,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 153,924 miles

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

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

number plat bulbs dim

Pass 26 Feb 2010 145,834 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 145,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 140,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 140,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 100,578 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 100,509 miles

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

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 AVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

FV54 AVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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