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FL04 VXD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,639 mi
Last recorded131,639 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,639 miles

general corrosion.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 26 Oct 2024 130,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 129,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion.

service brake and park pedals have minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Fail 30 Oct 2023 129,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury both doors (9.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion.

headlamp leveler operating slowly

service brake and park pedals have minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,278 miles

Extensive surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2021 128,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,464 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 127,417 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear side doors, rear loading doors, outer sills, wheel archs, and front doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,049 miles

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

substantial general corrosion though out vehicle

when presented for retest towbar had been fully removed, however before a towbar can be safely re-fitted structural repair to the vehicle will be required.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 125,001 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

substantial general corrosion though out vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,700 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on inner and outer sills.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,913 miles

O/side and n/side rear outer sills have 3xtensive surface corrosion

There is a slight imbalance on the front brakes.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 111,970 miles

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

brake pedal has minimal reserve travel

offside rear tyre worn low on the edges of the tread

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,382 miles

substantial corrosion in multiple areas throughout vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,382 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

substantial corrosion in multiple areas throughout vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,850 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on n/side and o/side lower sills

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,697 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 99,646 miles

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

brake pedal travel long

rear brake discs heavily worn, replacement recommended

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,408 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,307 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,860 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,840 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 VXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

FL04 VXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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