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FA04 HTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 HTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 131,679 miles

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

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

sill and underbody corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 131,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sill and underbody corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 131,660 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel grabbing slightly

inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

all corrreded under the vehicle

misting of oil on rear diff

Fail 12 Mar 2019 131,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all corrreded under the vehicle

misting of oil on rear diff

Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,354 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,972 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 127,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,604 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 119,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger to chassi (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger to chassi (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 107,836 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,212 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,299 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,107 miles

Advice on condition of all four brake discs.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 55,107 miles

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

Advice on condition of all four brake discs.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,337 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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FA04 HTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA04 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

FA04 HTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is FA04 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 HTZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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