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SO54 FXG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,134 mi
Last recorded171,134 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 FXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 171,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective All rear seatbelts slow to retract. (7.1.2 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion and holes at all suspension mounting areas, including front subframe mounting area, rear spring top seats, and rear suspension arm anchorages. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill corroded and holed along its full length, extending down into the floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Both rear passenger doors have jagged edges caused by corrosio

Pass 2 Apr 2022 159,276 miles

Differential leaking.

Fail 31 Mar 2022 159,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Multi-note horn. (7.7 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have worn top bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front flitches corroded into holes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside front floors corroded near front suspension mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill corroded near rear suspension mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Differential leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 148,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 141,456 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 141,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,106 miles

Nearside Rear seat removed

Fail 29 Mar 2017 134,099 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear seat removed

Pass 7 May 2016 124,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 113,739 miles

both front jacking points/riggers very rusty corroded out side mot area this test

front brake app 29%

o/s/f brake pipes very rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2014 101,416 miles

front exhaust bracket missing

nsf tyre slight outer wear

osf tyre slight inner wear

Fail 10 Apr 2014 100,975 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket missing

nsf tyre slight outer wear

osf tyre slight inner wear

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,931 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 92,931 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,451 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2011 78,770 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 78,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2010 114,152 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 114,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,794 miles

nearside obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,929 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 50,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SO54 FXG 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 60%.

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 SO54 FXG, 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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SO54 FXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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