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BL04 UYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,758 mi
Last recorded148,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 UYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 148,758 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,859 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 141,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 133,489 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 133,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,741 miles

Both side front brake pads low

Both side front tyre close to legal limit

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fresh paint filler on new repair?

Fail 15 Jun 2016 126,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both side front brake pads low

Both side front tyre close to legal limit

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 117,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 111,260 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 104,165 miles

brake rubber pedal slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2011 96,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 88,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 76,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,753 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 UYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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