MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in both front roll bar d bushes
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in both front roll bar d bushes
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
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FV04 ECY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ECY, 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 FV04 ECY registered?
FV04 ECY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2004.
Is FV04 ECY safe to buy?
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