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BJ04 BHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 144,614 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced LOWER PILLAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced LOWER PILLAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front SECONDARY BONNET CATCH STICKING

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front DOOR CHECKSTRAP BROKEN

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 140,346 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 140,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2024 140,325 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2023 128,949 miles

Nearside Outer sills corroded

Offside Outer sills corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 128,943 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point plus step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sills corroded

Offside Outer sills corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,841 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody general corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2022 117,841 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 117,223 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2021 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,943 miles

offside rear coil spring incomplete at extreme end however relocates perfectly when raised and lowered

Pass 7 May 2013 90,444 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside rear coil spring incomplete at extreme end but relocates perfectly when raised and lowered

Pass 25 May 2012 88,169 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear coil spring incomplete at extreme end but relocates perfectly when raised and lowered

Pass 23 May 2011 82,676 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 74,401 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 67,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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 26 May 2009 67,058 miles

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

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

Offside 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 13 May 2008 58,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,146 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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BJ04 BHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BJ04 BHW, 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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BJ04 BHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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