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BG04 VSK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,203 mi
Last recorded186,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 186,203 miles

Both front wipers starting not to clear effectively

General corrosion

Knocking noise at front

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Noise on steering

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly rubbing offside inner cv gaiter

Fail 21 Jun 2017 186,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Little window (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both front wipers starting not to clear effectively

Engine light on

General corrosion

Knocking noise at front

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Noise on steering

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly rubbing offside inner cv gaiter

Pass 1 Jul 2016 178,443 miles

Exhaust slightly touching nearside rear cv gaiter

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear back plate corroded on limit

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 178,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + lower (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust slightly touching nearside rear cv gaiter

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear back plate corroded on limit

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 170,174 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r hub dust cover corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 161,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r hub dust cover corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 154,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 154,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 145,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 137,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 137,864 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 127,093 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 120,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 112,345 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 112,345 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2007 91,859 miles

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 VSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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