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BJ04 HFN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

375,733 mi
Last recorded375,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 375,733 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low on efficiency, compare offside .

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Rear silencer box pin holed.

bothside front steering rack rods inner ball joints play, should replace.

bothside front wishbone ball joints dust cover lightly damaged ,should replace.

Fail 19 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose front centre . (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake low on efficiency, compare offside .

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Rear silencer box pin holed.

bothside front steering rack rods inner ball joints play, should replace.

bothside front wishbone ball joints dust cover lightly damaged ,should replace.

Pass 24 Jun 2017 348,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 348,167 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

body work corroding and taped

slight play in steering

underside weak and corroding in places

Pass 16 Apr 2016 329,202 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

n/s hand brake low effort

slight play in steering

underside and body corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2015 313,237 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 17 Apr 2014 304,649 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 291,691 miles

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

o/s/f jacking point rusted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 277,481 miles

black smoke from exhaust to be investigated (emmisions o.k)

n/s/r outer sill rusting

o/s/r outer sill rusting

Pass 4 Apr 2011 261,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 239,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 205,099 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 165,858 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 134,389 miles

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

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

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 HFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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