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BF04 TYS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,370 mi
Last recorded128,370 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 128,370 miles

Corrosion various areas

Fail 6 Mar 2023 128,370 miles

Corrosion various areas

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,960 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,829 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,261 miles

repairs have been made but a lot of corrosion to underside of vehicle still, customer to moniter

Fail 8 Aug 2019 98,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting side panelling (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section,12" to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill section,12" to seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger ,12" to front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in chassis rail,12" to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section,12" to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill,just over 12" away from prescribed areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded appears just over 12" away from prescribed areas

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 2 May 2018 96,851 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember corroded and advise welding but NOT a prescribed area (6.6.6)

corrosion in front outriggers but all appear away from prescribed areas

sticker in swept area of windscreen but not materially affecting view of the road

Fail 2 May 2018 96,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel footpedal handbrake travel to the floor with no reserve (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember corroded and advise welding but NOT a prescribed area (6.6.6)

corrosion in front outriggers but all appear away from prescribed areas

sticker in swept area of windscreen but not materially affecting view of the road

Pass 12 May 2017 93,108 miles

corrosion in front outriggers just away from seat belt prescribed areas

corrosion in inner and outer sills generally,rear chassis and floors,around suspension and exhaust

Fail 9 May 2017 93,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in front outriggers just away from seat belt prescribed areas

corrosion in inner and outer sills generally,rear chassis and floors,around suspension and exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose-advise renewing (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around suspension components,exhaust etc

corrosion in inner sills,rear chassis and floors

excessive corrosion of both front outriggers close to seat belt prescribed areas

Fail 2 Apr 2016 92,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember/rear panel (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose-advise renewing (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around suspension components,exhaust etc

corrosion in inner sills,rear chassis and floors

excessive corrosion of both front outriggers close to seat belt prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,080 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to n/s/f chassis riger

corrosion to rear chassis members and sidesills/back pannel

Fail 13 Jan 2014

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to n/s/f chassis riger

corrosion to rear chassis members and sidesills/back pannel

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f bearing not checked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,721 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 86,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,661 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,413 miles

both Front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,487 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 62,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,386 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 29,273 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 TYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF04 TYS, 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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BF04 TYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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