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FM04 NPX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,367 mi
Last recorded193,367 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 193,367 miles

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion throught

Pass 21 Aug 2013 183,910 miles

Bonnet release handle is broken.

Brake pad wear indicator light is on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S wndscreen washer pipe disconnected.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 183,899 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet release handle is broken.

Brake pad wear indicator light is on.

Engine oil level low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S wndscreen washer pipe disconnected.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in N/S inner track rod bush.

Play in steering wheel top adjusment mechanism.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 171,878 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 171,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 159,387 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 159,267 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 144,160 miles

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

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

advise rear discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 136,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 136,105 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 135,944 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 29 Sep 2007 128,303 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 128,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NPX, 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 FM04 NPX registered?

FM04 NPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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