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DA04 FVF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,359 mi
Last recorded212,359 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 212,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 210,072 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

offside/nearside front+rear suspension components+prescribed area heavily under sealed

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Mar 2024 210,072 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 209,014 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 209,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 200,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 189,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 177,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 165,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 148,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 131,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,634 miles

N/S/F tyre worn

Slight damage N/S/R wheel

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,634 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake warning light on

N/S/F tyre worn

Slight damage N/S/R wheel

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,370 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,370 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 69,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r road wheel damaged inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,341 miles

n/s/r road wheel damaged inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,949 miles

n/s/r road wheel inner rim dented

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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DA04 FVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 FVF, 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 DA04 FVF registered?

DA04 FVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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