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BA04 HGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,178 mi
Last recorded188,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 188,178 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 177,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 161,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 143,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 134,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 126,351 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 126,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 96,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 87,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,988 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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BA04 HGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BA04 HGU, 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 BA04 HGU registered?

BA04 HGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is BA04 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 HGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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