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FA04 BFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

58,375 mi
Last recorded58,375 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,375 miles

Damaged under tray repeared with tape

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to rear door RH

Fail 11 Nov 2008 58,372 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Damaged under tray repeared with tape

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to rear door RH

Fail 11 Nov 2008 58,372 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to rear door

Under tray damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,271 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 30,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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FA04 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 FA04 BFU, 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 FA04 BFU registered?

FA04 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is FA04 BFU safe to buy?

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