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FE04 FVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,829 mi
Last recorded187,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 FVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 187,829 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all jacking point areas and front and rear suspension areas corroded

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside front coil spring corroded

play in steering arms

rear drive shaft gaiters inner deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 187,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes corroded

all jacking point areas and front and rear suspension areas corroded

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside front coil spring corroded

play in steering arms

rear drive shaft gaiters inner deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 161,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 161,466 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 152,648 miles

both front steering gaitors have twists on them

Pass 8 Jun 2012 142,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 142,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2011 129,728 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 129,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2010 111,845 miles

washer bootle leaking

Pass 13 May 2009 93,974 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,297 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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FE04 FVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE04 FVG, 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 FE04 FVG registered?

FE04 FVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FE04 FVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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