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FC04 NWR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,417 mi
Last recorded136,417 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,417 miles

both sills corroded

signs of welding

wheel arces corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 136,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sills corroded

signs of welding

wheel arces corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 131,542 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 131,542 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s and o/s/r archs holed (6.1.C.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/ and n/s/r sills holed (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,808 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 124,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 123,657 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 120,195 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Pass 17 May 2012 120,195 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Pass 30 Mar 2011 117,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 117,123 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,424 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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FC04 NWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FC04 NWR, 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 FC04 NWR registered?

FC04 NWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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