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AU04 NBA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 89,046 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle broken/missing (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear loading doors and wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 83,710 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 83,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 77,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,649 miles

Rear wheel arch area's corroded

Chassis area's corroded

Flexi brake hose's cracked

Inner & outer sill area's corroded

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear cross member/floor area corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 74,648 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis area's corroded

Flexi brake hose's cracked

Inner & outer sill area's corroded

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear cross member/floor area corroded

Rear wheel arch area's corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,055 miles

Both outer/inner sill area's corroded

Exhaust rear silencer pipe fouling drive shaft gaitor

Front flexi brake hose's cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 73,045 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both outer/inner sill area's corroded

Exhaust rear silencer pipe fouling drive shaft gaitor

Front flexi brake hose's cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,103 miles

Exhaust rear section rubbing on driveshaft gaitor

Front flexi brake hose's cracked

Outer sill area's corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 70,103 miles

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

Exhaust rear section rubbing on driveshaft gaitor

Front flexi brake hose's cracked

Outer sill area's corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,648 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2015 62,566 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 57,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,717 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 47,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,783 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,783 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,542 miles

slight damage o/s/r corner

Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,542 miles

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

slight damage o/s/r corner

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,820 miles

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

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

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 NBA 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 64%.

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 AU04 NBA, 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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AU04 NBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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