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BL04 CGG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,008 mi
Last recorded202,008 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 CGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 202,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet top chassis rail is showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half way down the cill inner as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all side repeaters discoloured

damp around the power steering rack but no leaks found

exhaust rear section corroded

rear brakes are noisy under manual rotation, no noise in brake rollers

sounds like injector is blowing but cant see physical fuel blowing past seal

underbody undersealed, restrictive view, also exterior panels covered unable to full inspect

Fail 21 Aug 2020 201,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outter cill has sharp edge but does not reduce the strength of the area, as marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet top chassis rail is showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half way down the cill inner as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all side repeaters discoloured

damp around the power steering rack but no leaks found

rear brakes are noisy under manual rotation, no noise in brake rollers

sounds like injector is blowing but cant see physical fuel blowing past seal

Pass 14 Aug 2019 195,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner sills excessively corroded but not holed

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner sills excessively corroded but not holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 195,555 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner sills excessively corroded but not holed

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner sills excessively corroded but not holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 187,139 miles

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

Nearside passenger inner sill corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 187,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside passenger inner sill corroded not in a prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 177,504 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image poor and output reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside parking brake lower test result than other side

one number plate lamp dim

sounds as if an injector is 'chuffing'

Pass 22 Aug 2016 169,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes freshly greased so unable to fully assess

Fail 16 Aug 2016 169,023 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 157,250 miles

Fuel injector blowing past seal

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 157,226 miles

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

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

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

Fuel injector blowing past seal

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 147,533 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 17 Aug 2013 136,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 124,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 110,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 53,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,137 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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BL04 CGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL04 CGG, 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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BL04 CGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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