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FX53 OTM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,677 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 116,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 100,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,277 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,609 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,582 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 67,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,220 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,235 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,044 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,312 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear tyres approx 3mm tread

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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FX53 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FX53 OTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 OTM registered?

FX53 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is FX53 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 OTM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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