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FV54 LSE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,171 mi
Last recorded81,171 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,323 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,998 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 72,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,319 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 67,319 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 66,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,679 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 13 Dec 2017 64,671 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear panel/wheel arch (x4) (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pump insecurely mounted ABS module (inner wing) (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,304 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 63,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,508 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,374 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,930 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 54,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,108 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,964 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 47,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

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 LSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

FV54 LSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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