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BF04 TZP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

290,355 mi
Last recorded290,355 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 290,355 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre slight run out

Fail 22 Mar 2013 290,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

o/s/f tyre slight run out

Pass 28 Mar 2012 282,811 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 282,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 264,292 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 264,292 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,973 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 236,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 236,705 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 191,989 miles

FRONT NUNBER PLATE DETERIOATED

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETACT

REAR INDICATORS PALE IN COLOUR

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 191,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT NUNBER PLATE DETERIOATED

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETACT

REAR INDICATORS PALE IN COLOUR

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

BULDGE IN O/S/F INNER TYRE WALL.

Fail 2 Mar 2007 144,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil contamination around bottom of engine

Pass 2 Mar 2007 144,003 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil contamination around bottom of engine

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 TZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

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

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