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BF04 TXY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,280 mi
Last recorded43,280 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 43,280 miles

Headlamp beam image poor

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose temporary repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 38,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,083 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 37,083 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 36,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 34,777 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 34,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2020 32,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,192 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 28,875 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 28,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,226 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 27,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,184 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 26,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,993 miles

eye level lamp not working

Fail 23 Jul 2015 23,993 miles

Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eye level lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 17,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,694 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 15,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 12,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 9,601 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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BF04 TXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF04 TXY, 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 BF04 TXY registered?

BF04 TXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BF04 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 TXY shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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