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FV54 LPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,512 mi
Last recorded119,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 119,512 miles

Nearside Rear Body corrosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,779 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 115,779 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OS and NS outrigger to chassis jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,024 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 106,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,351 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps frosted

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,350 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps frosted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,251 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes have play[ both]

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing and damaged

both front inner jack points corroding and rusty

brake pedal rubberworn low

Fail 6 Jun 2018 96,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar bushes have play[ both]

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing and damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top drop arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front inner jack points corroding and rusty

brake pedal rubberworn low

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,203 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,203 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

headlamps frosted.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,913 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,770 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,768 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 123,232 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,332 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 LPZ 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 62.5%.

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 LPZ, 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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FV54 LPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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