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FN04 FKM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

290,638 mi
Last recorded290,638 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 290,638 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 290,638 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking Brake Pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 285,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 270,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 259,592 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 249,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 236,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 224,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 212,713 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 202,883 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 202,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 190,314 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 177,316 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 150,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 150,281 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 129,356 miles

O/S R OUTER TYRE TREAD BONNET RELEASE LEVER BUS HEATER TRUNKING HANGING LOOSE UNDERSIDE SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES PLAY IN O/S/F KINGPIN REAR BRAKE CHAMBER RUBBER BELLOWS SPLIT

Pass 3 Jan 2008 105,837 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO N/S/R CORNER OF VEHCLE

Pass 1 Feb 2007 79,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,071 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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FN04 FKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 132,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN04 FKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN04 FKM registered?

FN04 FKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FN04 FKM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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