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AY04 FNT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,840 mi
Last recorded136,840 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 FNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 136,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,498 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt

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

vehicle restricted view

Fail 11 Sep 2023 135,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,464 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not correct bracket missing

Offside Rear seat belt incorrect bracket missing

vehicle restricted view

Fail 14 Sep 2022 133,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt not correct bracket missing

Offside Rear seat belt incorrect bracket missing

vehicle restricted view

Fail 12 Sep 2022 133,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt not correct bracket missing

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

Offside Rear seat belt incorrect bracket missing

vehicle restricted view

Pass 27 Sep 2021 132,142 miles

Nearside Front some corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Rear advise seat belt

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

Offside Front some corrosion to jacking point

Offside Rear advise seat belt

service light on

vehicle restricted view

Fail 27 Sep 2021 132,142 miles

Nearside Front some corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Rear advise seat belt

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

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

Offside Front some corrosion to jacking point

Offside Rear advise seat belt

service light on

vehicle restricted view

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted quite right advise extra securing point

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted quite right advise extra securing point

vehicle restricted view

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,304 miles

Nearside Rear three point seat belt only has two points advise fitting third point

Offside Rear three point seat belt only has two points advise fitting third point

engine bay restricted view

Fail 26 Sep 2019 125,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear three point seat belt only has two points advise fitting third point

Offside Rear three point seat belt only has two points advise fitting third point

engine bay restricted view

Pass 21 Sep 2018 122,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise seat belt

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

Offside Front advise seat belt

advise front tyres

engine bay restricted view

service light on

Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,131 miles

Nearside Rear advise seat belt needs bracket at top

Offside Rear advise seat belt needs bracket at top

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay restricted view

Fail 25 Sep 2017 120,131 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear advise seat belt needs bracket at top

Offside Rear advise seat belt needs bracket at top

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay restricted view

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise near side and offside rear seat belts

engine bay restricted view

Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,290 miles

ENGINE RESTRICTED VIEW

Nearside Rear ADVISE SEAT BELT

Offside Rear ADVISE SEAT BELT

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 18 Sep 2015 115,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE RESTRICTED VIEW

Nearside Rear ADVISE SEAT BELT

Offside Rear ADVISE SEAT BELT

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 112,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 109,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 105,224 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,581 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 93,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 91,841 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 91,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 85,490 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 85,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY04 FNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AY04 FNT, 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 AY04 FNT registered?

AY04 FNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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