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BD04 CDU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

213,341 mi
Last recorded213,341 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 CDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 213,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 213,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 213,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 213,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 211,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 211,257 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 210,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body not fully secure body pannel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure body pannel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Apr 2021 210,614 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting member under tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Body not fully secure body pannel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure body pannel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 210,609 miles

Nearside Rear body section corroded but not stress bearing

Offside Rear body section corroded but not stress bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2019 210,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear body section corroded but not stress bearing

Offside Rear body section corroded but not stress bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 209,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 209,667 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid chassis (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 209,665 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2016 209,653 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 206,733 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 206,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 320,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 320,186 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 190,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 291,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 277,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 170,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 155,117 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 128,244 miles

n/s front tyre shows uneven wear around inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 170,173 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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BD04 CDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BD04 CDU, 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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BD04 CDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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