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FV04 ECF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

202,761 mi
Last recorded202,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ECF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 202,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner wing under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 199,565 miles

underside corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2024 195,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 190,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors showing signs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 183,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 177,330 miles

headlamp aim image fading

Pass 6 Jul 2020 170,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 164,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear wheel arches corroding and to both inner wings

Pass 6 Jul 2018 156,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 149,796 miles

Nearside centre crossmember to sill to floor corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill to floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 141,226 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,447 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 128,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 119,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,395 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,392 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 99,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 90,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,663 miles

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

Nearside 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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FV04 ECF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FV04 ECF, 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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FV04 ECF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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