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AY04 HRA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,407 mi
Last recorded188,407 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 188,407 miles

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

fuel filter area damp fluid underside van damp fluid no leak found time test

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge advise tracking check

o/s/r light unit damaged temp repair

Fail 13 Nov 2012 188,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filter area damp fluid underside van damp fluid no leak found time test

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge advise tracking check

o/s/r light unit damaged when fog likght working will be wrong colour

Pass 12 Nov 2011 173,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 167,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 153,472 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 153,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 135,983 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 135,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 114,174 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 114,148 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.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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AY04 HRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA registered?

AY04 HRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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