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BF04 UCY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,438 mi
Last recorded109,438 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,438 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 109,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 102,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,175 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 93,172 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,594 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 62,886 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,885 miles

exhaust clamp corroded not leaking

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

nearside and offside surface rust inner sills and slightly outer sills

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,881 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

key fault.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 62,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

key fault.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,119 miles

emmisions to clean to achive test reading

Fail 15 Mar 2012 62,119 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emmisions to clean to achive test reading

Pass 11 May 2010 62,093 miles

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

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

engine rear main seal leaking

offside headlamp back plate missing

slight vibration around engine/gearbox area possibly due to flywheel imbalance

Fail 10 May 2010 62,093 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine rear main seal leaking

offside headlamp back plate missing

slight vibration around engine/gearbox area possibly due to flywheel imbalance

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F Lower rollbar balljoint rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,006 miles

Differental oil around rear axle, but unable to locate where from

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 UCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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