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OV54 BXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

131,335 mi
Last recorded131,335 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 BXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 May 2021 131,335 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear suspension not jacked up due to excessive corrosion

Pass 16 May 2020 127,667 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underneath is covered in underseal

Fail 1 Dec 2018 125,226 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Existing repairs coverded in underseal

Inner wing covers fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,316 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 120,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,021 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,371 miles

Nearside Rear Nail like object in tyre

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Cracked between tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 112,361 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail like object in tyre

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Cracked between tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,235 miles

advise rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 6 Oct 2014 100,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,987 miles

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

advids brake warning lamp on

Fail 1 Oct 2013 91,971 miles

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

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

advids brake warning lamp on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,483 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,656 miles

advise front and rear discs worn thin

Fail 7 Oct 2011 74,568 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advise front and rear discs worn thin

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,573 miles

advise front brake discs worn thin

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,265 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,259 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2007 34,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,937 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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OV54 BXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OV54 BXC, 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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OV54 BXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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