CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM04 EBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,357 mi
Last recorded201,357 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 201,357 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

all repairs covered in heavily under sealant

rear door corroded

underbody front to rear corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 201,357 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central inner sill box both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both sides wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

rear door corroded

underbody front to rear corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 191,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 165,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 142,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 122,991 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 122,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 72,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,418 miles

visual check on emissions

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,698 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,698 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,711 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM04 EBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM04 EBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM04 EBN?

You can check the full history of FM04 EBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM04 EBN registered?

FM04 EBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is FM04 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 EBN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM04 EBN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM04 EBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.