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FX54 EFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,344 mi
Last recorded99,344 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 EFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 99,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,020 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central support member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 87,489 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s and n/s rear wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both o/s and n/s outer body sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,984 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion and n/s inner sill box section corroded but still in a satisfactory condition (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to n/s/r flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f anti-roll bar link no longer attached (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion and n/s inner sill box section corroded but still in a satisfactory condition (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,408 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts to inside face

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 10,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,390 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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FX54 EFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FX54 EFV, 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 FX54 EFV registered?

FX54 EFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is FX54 EFV safe to buy?

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