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FL04 VWY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,369 mi
Last recorded187,369 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 187,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing /chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

bonnet safty catch seized

brake pad low warning light on

drivers seat belt stalk cover adrift

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering wheel grip loose

Fail 26 Oct 2017 187,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing /chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

bonnet safty catch seized

brake pad low warning light on

drivers seat belt stalk cover adrift

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering wheel grip loose

Pass 8 Oct 2016 279,232 miles

Both rear outer sills and wheel arches corroded

Handbrake pedal release handle broken

Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor twisted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper smearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 279,232 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe/s (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear outer sills and wheel arches corroded

Handbrake pedal release handle broken

Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor twisted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper smearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 165,154 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 165,154 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 155,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 139,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,980 miles

rear shock absorbers damp engine oil leak n/s/r wheel noisy when turning ??? brakes knocking noise from front found on road test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 134,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,456 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 112,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,019 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 95,865 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,403 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 VWY 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 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 FL04 VWY, 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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FL04 VWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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