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FX54 WFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,392 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,871 miles

Cooling fan shroud rattling

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 109,871 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to burst O/S/f brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded BURST on pressure test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Cooling fan shroud rattling

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,242 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 109,242 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt may also be worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 102,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake reserve travel is limited

Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,467 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake reserve traavel is limited

Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,664 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,664 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,419 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

parking brake reserve travel is limited

Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,419 miles

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

parking brake reserve travel is limited

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,641 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,641 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 37,481 miles

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

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

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 WFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

FX54 WFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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