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AU04 GFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,916 mi
Last recorded76,916 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,310 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,310 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,396 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 53,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 53,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine oil level level on (min).

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 32,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicators bulbs faded.

long travel on foot brake.

rear brake pipes both sides started to corrode + been greased up.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,794 miles

both rear indicators bulbs faded.

long travel on foot brake.

rear brake pipes both sides started to corrode + been greased up.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,023 miles

tread wearing thin on both rear tyres.

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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AU04 GFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 GFY, 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 AU04 GFY registered?

AU04 GFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is AU04 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 GFY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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