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BF04 TYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,039 miles

chip in front windscreen but not excedding maximum limit!

damage to offside front headlamp!

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes!

Fail 27 Aug 2009 112,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

chip in front windscreen but not excedding maximum limit!

damage to offside front headlamp!

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes!

taxi test failure item:- nearside front door doesnt open from inside!

taxi test failure item:- rear interior lights dont work!

Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 99,045 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

TAXI TEST : DRIVERS WINDOW STICKING

TAXI TEST : NO FIRST AID KIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,553 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,503 miles

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

offside rear tyre and nearside front wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Sep 2005 33,379 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 33,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR ALLOY WHEEL RIM DAMAGED. †OFFSIDE REAR WINDOW HANDLE MISSING

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 TYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

BF04 TYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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