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FM04 LCK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 134,654 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 133,620 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded, requires repair

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded requires repair

Pass 14 May 2024 131,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 130,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump pipe (1.1.11 (c))

N/s reverse lamp inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,439 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 117,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. 2 places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,565 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 105,527 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,526 miles

Corrosion present around rear arches

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 84,526 miles

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

Corrosion present around rear arches

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,461 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front, rear metal brake pipes corroded to flexible brake hoses..

offside rear brake slightly binding, when turning road wheel by hand..

offside rear wheel arch corroded..

power steering pipes corroded onto power steering hoses..

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,268 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp

srs light on.

wiper switch assy loose.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,291 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

parking brake release handle broken

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nail in offside front tyre

parking brake release handle broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,777 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,648 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,975 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 42,975 miles

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

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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FM04 LCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM04 LCK, 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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FM04 LCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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