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BW04 BJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,791 mi
Last recorded142,791 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,791 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder. ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 137,311 miles

all four tyres inner edges badly worn and very close to limits

off side rear spring top mount area rusting

windscreen cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2017 137,311 miles

windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

all four tyres inner edges badly worn and very close to limits

off side rear spring top mount area rusting

Fail 2 Oct 2017 137,122 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill / outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill/outrigger (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside beam image poor

both front sills severely corroded

brake fluid low and contaminated

injector leak

screen cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2016 130,005 miles

Wipers smear

both front inner seals corroded out of area

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear inner seals corroded

both rear tyres getting low

glow plug light on

possible injector blowing hard to see

rear chassis corroded

windscreen damage on limit

Fail 24 Sep 2016 129,952 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front inner seals corroded out of area

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear inner seals corroded

both rear tyres getting low

glow plug light on

possible injector blowing hard to see

rear chassis corroded

windscreen damage on limit

Pass 26 Sep 2015 120,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,780 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 108,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,608 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre slight wall damage

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre slight wall damage

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,069 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,454 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 77,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

edges of rear discs corroded

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front tyre has a cut nearly to cords

Pass 8 May 2010 64,392 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 64,397 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 46,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BW04 BJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BW04 BJF, 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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BW04 BJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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