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BF04 UAX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 96,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 96,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,651 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,648 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brakes songs and pedal travels to floor (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,016 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,872 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,579 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,948 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,919 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,907 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,786 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,476 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,260 miles

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

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 UAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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