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WV54 FVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,665 mi
Last recorded129,665 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,665 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

headlamps deteriorating

outer sills corroded

underside corrosion present

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 125,152 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 113,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 113,129 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (brake binding) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (brake binding) (1.2.1 (f))

Abs Pump Oily

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Glow plug light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail corroded by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail corroded by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,048 miles

Front offside/nearside jacking points slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rubbing when rotated

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,534 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,770 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rattle inside middle propshaft

Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,770 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,202 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,416 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 51,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,691 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV54 FVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV54 FVL, 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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What year was WV54 FVL registered?

WV54 FVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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