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BJ04 HFR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,936 mi
Last recorded144,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 144,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake pipes front & rear rusty

Exhaust mid box noisy

OSF tyre wear on shoulder.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 220,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 220,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,223 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 149,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2009 149,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 May 2008 76,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 76,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,350 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 64,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 HFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ04 HFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 HFR registered?

BJ04 HFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is BJ04 HFR safe to buy?

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