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FV54 NYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,531 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 106,530 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,734 miles

diff oil seal leaking

front & rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,396 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,640 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,627 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 113,853 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,829 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 NYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

FV54 NYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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