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FP04 UYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,960 mi
Last recorded174,960 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 UYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 174,960 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 174,941 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 169,420 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 169,401 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 162,375 miles

offside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

underbody and all sills corroded, rear panel and outrigger on offside inner floor corrorded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 162,325 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

underbody and all sills corroded, rear panel and outrigger on offside inner floor corrorded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 152,790 miles

both n/s front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front out riggers corroded

light corrosion to under-bonnet metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2017 152,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both n/s front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front out riggers corroded

light corrosion to under-bonnet metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2016 143,716 miles

general corrosion to all underbody areas

light corrosion to exhaust sections

light corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2016 143,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to all underbody areas

light corrosion to exhaust sections

light corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 136,381 miles

corrosion to all body panels,including sills and underbody

drivers seat base worn

front coil springs corroded

offside front floor area corroded (not load bearing)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 136,381 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion to all body panels,including sills and underbody

drivers seat base worn

front brake discs worn ,front brake pads low

front coil springs corroded

offside front floor area corroded (not load bearing)

rear brake discs worn

slight perishing to nearside front brake hose

Pass 23 Apr 2014 127,302 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2014 127,302 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,002 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,107 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 93,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 93,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 84,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,742 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,568 miles

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

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

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 UYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FP04 UYU, 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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FP04 UYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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