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HN54 FBK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

198,162 mi
Last recorded198,162 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 198,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 198,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,087 miles

front and rear suspension and brake pipes corroding

nsf track rod end boot deteriorating

oil leak

osr inner cv boot split

Fail 24 Sep 2024 107,003 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os centre sill, nsf inner sill and nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension and brake pipes corroding

nsf track rod end boot deteriorating

oil leak

osr inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Sep 2023 105,609 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 21 Sep 2023 105,609 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,915 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2022 102,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,999 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

slight leak on rear exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2021 98,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded osf (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings

slight leak on rear exhuast

Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,999 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,855 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,855 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 57,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,379 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,188 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,603 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 21,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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HN54 FBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HN54 FBK, 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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HN54 FBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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