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F1 HRC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,030 mi
Last recorded97,030 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 HRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 96,869 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 96,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 96,600 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 95,827 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

NSF inner sill corroded and holed but outside of perscribed area

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 91,349 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

NSF inner sill corroded and holed but outside of perscribed area

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,189 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded. NSF inner sill corroded but outside perscribed area.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake discs slightly corroded and front brake application uneven

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 89,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mill (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger + both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 81,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both rear clamps missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front and centre outrigers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front outrigger and both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,024 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,040 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,815 miles

brake pad warning light on , rear brake pads look low , front tyres worn on edges , front and rear tyres different sizes (in pairs) , nail/screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,329 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,882 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 28,990 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 28,918 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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F1 HRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F1 HRC, 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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F1 HRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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