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KE54 FVK

2004 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,973 mi
Last recorded278,973 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Minibus147,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 FVK
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 278,973 miles

seats removed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 249,961 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 249,961 miles

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2015 229,541 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers seat belt buckle plastic caseing damaged but not affecting operation.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 229,541 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers seat belt buckle plastic caseing damaged but not affecting operation.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 206,176 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 206,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Glazing/screen/partition guard rail or barrier insecure (6.9.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 184,143 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/r tyre puncture

parking brake requires adjustment

r pads wearing

r shocks weeping

uplift in lower ball joints

Pass 20 Jun 2012 161,842 miles

slight uplift in lower ball joints

wipers condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 145,786 miles

o/s rack arm slight play

uplift in lower ball joints

Fail 8 Aug 2011 145,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rack arm slight play

uplift in lower ball joints

uplift in lower ball joints

Pass 13 Aug 2010 133,064 miles

condition of exhaust

condition of rear discs

o/s/f tyre on limit on edge

slight bind f wheels just had new pads fitted

slight lift in n/s ball joint

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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KE54 FVK is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 147,815 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE54 FVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE54 FVK registered?

KE54 FVK is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is KE54 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE54 FVK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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