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DE04 FNX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,431 mi
Last recorded105,431 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,171 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 104,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 99,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust is broken in the middle (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,855 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,960 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,711 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,253 miles

possible diesel leak as smell of diesel in engine bay but no visible leaks ok at time of test

slight play at steering wheel but ok at time of test

Pass 24 May 2010 49,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 49,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,945 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,945 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 38,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 33,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,883 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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DE04 FNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE04 FNX, 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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DE04 FNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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