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EN04 FAU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

OS Rear slight brake bind

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017
Fail 6 Jun 2017 269,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 204,531 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 204,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 185,773 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 162,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 149,314 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 149,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010
Pass 5 Jun 2009 104,004 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,237 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,930 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 62,926 miles

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

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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EN04 FAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN04 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN04 FAU?

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What year was EN04 FAU registered?

EN04 FAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is EN04 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 FAU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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