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FG04 HSA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,356 mi
Last recorded183,356 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 183,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nsr and osr wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 168,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 153,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 153,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,938 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 139,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 125,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2015 113,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear prake pipe rusted.

under body rusted.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,127 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,619 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Driver side mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,389 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,389 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,533 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 60,096 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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FG04 HSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG04 HSA, 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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FG04 HSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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