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FB04 ECJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,037 mi
Last recorded151,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 151,037 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear drive shaft corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 151,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed (7.1.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 149,968 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged

both drive shaft corroded

underneath body cover in under seal spray repaired

Fail 3 Jan 2025 149,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under body is covered with under body spray

Nearside Rear tail lamp is damaged may cause injury

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,660 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s front, o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 148,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front, o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s front, o/s front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s middle, o/s middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s rear, o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s front, o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front, o/s front subframe mount both sides are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,996 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Service brake excessively binding front both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front and o/s front jacking ponts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front near chasis are coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 143,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2017 140,191 miles

all sill slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 138,545 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 138,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 135,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,023 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 114,899 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 114,899 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,710 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 82,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage balljoint dust gaitor split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,240 miles

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

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

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage balljoint dust gaitor split

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,675 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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 8 Nov 2006 23,708 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,472 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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FB04 ECJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FB04 ECJ, 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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FB04 ECJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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