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BP04 FWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,397 mi
Last recorded189,397 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 FWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 189,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 183,640 miles

n/s/rear tyre cut to inner side wall

Fail 19 May 2015 183,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre cut to inner side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2014 167,543 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 148,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 130,488 miles

crack to screen (not in drivers view)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 116,240 miles

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

small play to both front roll bar links

Pass 30 Jun 2010 100,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,721 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,653 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on dashboard iluminated

Fail 7 Jun 2008 73,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on dashboard iluminated

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,372 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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BP04 FWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BP04 FWJ, 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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What year was BP04 FWJ registered?

BP04 FWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is BP04 FWJ safe to buy?

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