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BF04 TZM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 143,210 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,911 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,911 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front jacking points heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,104 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side/off side jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side/off side jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,212 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 63,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,190 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,545 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 54,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,608 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,955 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,718 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,892 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 25,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,099 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 21,321 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 21,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,429 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 TZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZM, 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 TZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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