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FM04 XXN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 XXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018
Fail 25 Jul 2018

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 114,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,790 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 94,463 miles

both windscreen wiper blades just servicable.

Fail 29 May 2015 94,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both windscreen wiper blades just servicable.

Pass 12 May 2014 79,273 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 58,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

s r s warning lamp on

Pass 25 May 2012 58,146 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

s r s warning lamp on

Pass 25 May 2011 51,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,047 miles

1) O/S/F anti-roll bar link dust cover split.

2) 2 nails in N/S/R Tyre.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 42,987 miles

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

1) O/S/F anti-roll bar link dust cover split.

2) 2 nails in N/S/R Tyre.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 21,533 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 21,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

FM04 XXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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