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BG02 ENG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,365 mi
Last recorded211,365 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 211,365 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 211,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 211,358 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested tyre has exposed cords (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected also jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm void of tread (almost to exposed cords) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is void of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on minimum limit ( nearside pads ok) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle is missing on release mechanism (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 shocks have limited dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Jun 2018 203,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on border line and excessively bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on border line and excessively bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

doors excessively corroded

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2017 193,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 193,568 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wer inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 186,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SECTION NEAR SILL (6.1.A.1)

O/S HEAD LIGHT HAS MOISTURE ON LENSE

Fail 26 Apr 2016 186,566 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint REAR (2.4.G.4b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SECTION NEAR SILL (6.1.A.1)

O/S HEAD LIGHT HAS MOISTURE ON LENSE

Pass 13 May 2015 178,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 May 2015 178,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2014 166,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 148,291 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 148,291 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 144,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 139,326 miles

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

aux belt cracked

n/s/f washer working fully

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2009 129,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 120,516 miles

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

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,357 miles

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

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

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

slight play in rack o/s

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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BG02 ENG 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 BG02 ENG, 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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BG02 ENG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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