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AY04 SFX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

291,236 mi
Last recorded291,236 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 291,236 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower pannel (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 291,236 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower pannel (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 282,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 282,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 274,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 241,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 202,064 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 201,655 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 166,413 miles

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

Steering column feels notchy advise inspection under plastic covers

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 134,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 95,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,417 miles

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 SFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY04 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

AY04 SFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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