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FV04 NHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,441 mi
Last recorded178,441 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 178,441 miles

abs mounting panel corroded pump still secure

parking brake nearing no reserve travel

rear tyres on 2mm

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 19 Sep 2011 178,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

abs mounting panel corroded pump still secure

parking brake nearing no reserve travel

rear tyres on 2mm

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Sep 2010 163,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 161,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 151,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2009 151,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 138,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,171 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads getting down

Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,262 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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FV04 NHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

FV04 NHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is FV04 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 NHE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV04 NHE have outstanding finance?

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