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FT04 CXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 CXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018 132,890 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Upper Corrosion above sliding door

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Sliding door corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 127,628 miles

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front hand brake has a lot of travel but works ok

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 122,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front hand brake has a lot of travel but works ok

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,900 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,472 miles

all four jacking points corroded not holed

both n/s/ and o/s out riggers corroded not holed

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2014 115,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,998 miles

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

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

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

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

n,s,f tyre has cut in not deep enough to reach cords

rear disk corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 107,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,133 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 61,132 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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FT04 CXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT04 CXZ, 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 FT04 CXZ registered?

FT04 CXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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