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FT04 LCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

223,147 mi
Last recorded223,147 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 223,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,843 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 123,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 114,436 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

play in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 84,455 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,322 miles

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 LCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

FT04 LCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is FT04 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 LCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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