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BX04 EXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,190 mi
Last recorded168,190 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 168,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s and o/s rear pipes to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s and o/s front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s and o/s rear panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 292,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 283,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 276,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 270,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 268,225 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 267,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 265,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 261,774 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 261,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 206,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 153,894 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 153,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

traction control light staying on. †nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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BX04 EXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BX04 EXC, 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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BX04 EXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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