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FL04 VWX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

290,331 mi
Last recorded290,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 290,331 miles

oil light is on but has plenty of oil in engine

windscreen is cracked along the bottom of screen but does not affect drivers vision

Fail 22 Jan 2018 290,331 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil light is on but has plenty of oil in engine

windscreen is cracked along the bottom of screen but does not affect drivers vision

Pass 11 Aug 2016 277,565 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 269,659 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 269,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 263,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 257,245 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 257,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 257,230 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 257,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 232,109 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 225,835 miles

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

TAXI TEST FAIL - FILLER CAP REQUIRES COSMETIC ATTENSION

TAXI TEST FAIL- BONNET REQUIRES COSMETIC ATTENTION

TAXI TEST FAIL- REAR TAIL GATE REQUIRES COSMETIC ATTENTION

Pass 22 Oct 2011 211,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 148,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 148,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 150,909 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 150,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 88,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,365 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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FL04 VWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL04 VWX, 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 FL04 VWX registered?

FL04 VWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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