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FM04 LCW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,296 mi
Last recorded134,296 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,296 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 134,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/inner wing under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/inner wing under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,077 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 127,077 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Reversing light staying on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise both rear wheel arches deteriated

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

advise o/s/r gearbox oil seal damp

advise o/s/r tyre slight cracking of structure

advise o/s/r tyre slight cracking of structure(perishing)outer edge

Pass 21 May 2015 113,772 miles

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

advise both back wheel arches deteriated.but no sharp or jaggered edges

advise front discs slight corrosion

advise glow plug light on dash

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edges

advise o/s/r gearbox oil seal damp

advise rear discs slight corrosion

advise reversing lights working intermittend

advise underbody slight corrosion but ok time of test

advise various places underbody coated in underseal

Fail 21 May 2015 113,772 miles

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

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

advise both back wheel arches deteriated.but no sharp or jaggered edges

advise front discs slight corrosion

advise glow plug light on dash

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edges

advise o/s/r gearbox oil seal damp

advise rear discs slight corrosion

advise reversing lights working intermittend

advise underbody slight corrosion but ok time of test

advise various places underbody coated in underseal

Pass 22 May 2014 111,445 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2013 109,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 107,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2012 107,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,323 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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FM04 LCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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