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FY54 URG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,676 mi
Last recorded103,676 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 URG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,593 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,803 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer member to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive near side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 93,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 92,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 145,036 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 145,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes over fuel tank not visible for inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,594 miles

Both sills showing rust.

O/S/R brake pipe scaled.

oil leak from N/S/F of engine

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,903 miles

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

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

exhaust rear pipe and clamp corroded

front to rear brake pipes not fully visible above fuel tank

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Oct 2012 112,903 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,955 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 80,955 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,464 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,647 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 URG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URG, 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 URG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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