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FY54 URA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,664 mi
Last recorded176,664 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 URA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 176,664 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 176,659 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 172,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 168,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 164,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 164,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 161,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 158,836 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 158,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger in central locatiuon (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger in central position (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 154,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 146,425 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,316 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 141,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 134,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 134,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 128,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 121,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 121,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 101,710 miles

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

floor mounted parking brake lever slightly long travel

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,877 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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FY54 URA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FY54 URA, 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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FY54 URA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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