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BD04 CEX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

171,651 mi
Last recorded171,651 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 171,651 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 171,635 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SECOND OUT RIGGER FROM THE FRONT OF VAN (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL ALL ALONG (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 169,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 169,302 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 169,299 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 163,257 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth

n/s rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

o/s front tyre has a bolt in tread area close to outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 163,257 miles

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

both front tyres have low tread depth

n/s rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

o/s front tyre has a bolt in tread area close to outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 158,178 miles

o/s rear tyre has a nail in tread area close to outer edge

o/s rear tyre low tread depth

rear pads low

Fail 12 Jul 2012 158,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre has a nail in tread area close to outer edge

o/s rear tyre low tread depth

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 244,870 miles

bonnet cable broken

long handbrake travel

nail in tread area of o/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 148,552 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 148,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 131,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 106,851 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 106,843 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Please note there is a slight discolourin g to front plate but still legable

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,037 miles

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

Please note there is a slight discolourin g to front plate but still legable

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 CEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CEX, 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 BD04 CEX registered?

BD04 CEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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