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FV54 OVM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,205 mi
Last recorded178,205 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 178,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded with sharp edges

Fail 5 Feb 2020 177,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded with sharp edges

Pass 7 Feb 2019 162,183 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 161,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 141,694 miles

Central rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 134,383 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 134,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,331 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed.. not in prescribed area

both front jacking points corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 126,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed.. not in prescribed area

both front jacking points corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,608 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 110,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,934 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 58,267 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rack boots twisted

Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,461 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 OVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

FV54 OVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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