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FX54 WFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,010 mi
Last recorded188,010 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 WFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 188,010 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 188,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 182,033 miles

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

headlamps very cloudy

injector seals leaking

vehicle under side very corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 182,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

headlamps very cloudy

injector seals leaking

vehicle under side very corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 176,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 165,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 152,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre bald on outside edge

o/s rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 152,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre bald on outside edge

o/s rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 136,242 miles

o/s front brake is binding slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2012 136,242 miles

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

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

o/s front brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 123,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake disc,s are rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2011 123,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front propshaft u/j require,s replacing

rear brake disc,s are rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2010 107,429 miles

o/s front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2010 107,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge and require,s replacing

o/s front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,374 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s front anti- roll bar link ball joint boot split

Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,327 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s front anti- roll bar link ball joint boot split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,652 miles

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

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

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

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 WFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FX54 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

FX54 WFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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