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FG04 VCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,526 mi
Last recorded42,526 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 41,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 41,393 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 40,365 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,519 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,671 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 VCV 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 86.4%.

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 FG04 VCV, 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 FG04 VCV registered?

FG04 VCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 VCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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