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FP04 FHB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,519 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,064 miles

park brake at 17%

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

park brake at 17%

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,424 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,271 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,167 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,130 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,947 miles

both wiper blades splitting

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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FP04 FHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP04 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP04 FHB?

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What year was FP04 FHB registered?

FP04 FHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is FP04 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 FHB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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