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BL04 FNT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,339 mi
Last recorded206,339 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 206,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 199,036 miles

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

bonnet open Prior to MOT

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both rear inner c.v gaitors perished

brake pad warning lamp displayed on dash

corrosion to bonnet and tail gate

corrosion to doors and sills

corrosion to floor panels and chassis rails

corrosion within 30 cm of brake and suspension components but not excessive

cuts to all tyres

diesel injectors chuffing

exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

horn slightly harsh/ grating

oil leaks

product on n/s headlamp lens

rear differential anti vibration mount rubber perished and unbonding

Fail 13 Apr 2016 198,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65r16c 107/105t Hankook (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle loading door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle loading door (6.2.B.1c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

bonnet open Prior to MOT

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both rear inner c.v gaitors perished

brake pad warning lamp displayed on dash

corrosion to bonnet and tail gate

corrosion to doors and sills

corrosion to floor panels and chassis rails

corrosion within 30 cm of brake and suspension components but not excessive

cuts to all tyres

diesel injectors chuffing

exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

horn slightly harsh/ grating

oil leaks

product on n/s headlamp lens

rear differential anti vibration mount rubber perished and unbonding

Pass 24 Apr 2015 191,437 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 191,437 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 191,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering wheel cussion is breaking up

Unable to open bonnet but was left open by presenter.

Wiper blades leave screen smeary

Prop shaft universal joint broken up

Pass 7 Oct 2013 181,764 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

sills corroded

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

corrosion to underside of vehicle

temp repair to center exhaust section

Pass 6 Sep 2012 171,016 miles

corrosion around jacking blocks

corrosion to front floor pans & rear chassis rails

corrosion to outer sills

headlight aims low

headlight images poor

o/s door mirror slightly loose

stonechips in windscreen

temporary repair to centre exhaust box

Pass 7 Sep 2011 160,708 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 160,708 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil light on dash

corrosion to sills and doors

cut in o/s door

play in antiroll bar saddle rubbers

req tracking tyres wearing uneven

to clean to register emmissions

Pass 5 Jan 2010 137,934 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 137,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 123,145 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 122,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 109,359 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 FNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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