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BL04 FKD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

246,420 mi
Last recorded246,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 246,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 246,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

advise brake warning light is on

Pass 8 Jun 2018 209,096 miles

Offside Front corrosion to ABS pump mounting

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside and nearside brake hoses perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 201,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front abs mounting point corroded

parking brake release lever damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2017 201,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper abs pump mounting point corroded

parking brake release lever damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2017 201,001 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Upper abs pump mounting point corroded

parking brake release lever damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 195,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 186,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 178,801 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on, unable to asssess pad thickness through wheels

Fail 28 Aug 2013 178,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on, unable to asssess pad thickness through wheels

Pass 8 Aug 2012 166,704 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)

brake warning light on

wiper blades have been repositioned so damaged is not inside swept area

Fail 7 Aug 2012 166,669 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 153,645 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 137,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 137,621 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 125,053 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 125,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 104,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 104,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 99,307 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 99,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 FKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL04 FKD, 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 FKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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