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VF54 FSL

2004 Mercedes-benz V

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,510 mi
Last recorded113,510 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz V87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 113,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 106,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,808 miles

bonnet secondary safety device defective

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,819 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 93,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 86,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside and inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,404 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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VF54 FSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz V in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 87,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF54 FSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF54 FSL registered?

VF54 FSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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