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FG04 VCY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,785 mi
Last recorded232,785 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 232,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 220,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 207,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 207,598 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 195,524 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 195,524 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 184,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 176,832 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 176,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 171,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 162,505 miles

front brakes binding slightly

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 144,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 144,260 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 116,709 miles

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2008 116,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,106 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 VCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

FG04 VCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is FG04 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 VCY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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