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BG04 FFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,458 mi
Last recorded85,458 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 85,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CHASSIS OUTRIGGER, ( CENTRAL) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CHASSIS OUTRIGGER ( CENTRAL ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,374 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s body mounting corroded

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Fail 4 Jan 2018 83,374 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

slight fluctuation to front brakes

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s body mounting corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,978 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrison

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,143 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,373 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,502 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 59,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,547 miles

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

rear discs corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,995 miles

Scratch on windscreen outside'a'

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,060 miles

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

also cut in nsr tyre but not down to cords

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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BG04 FFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG04 FFV, 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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BG04 FFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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