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FV04 ULS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ULS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,816 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges 195/65/16C

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 86,816 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges 195/65/16C

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,809 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges 195/65/16C

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,809 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged/showing white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges 195/65/16C

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 69,814 miles

large cracks in osf tyre inner edge

majority of brake pipes corroded

nsf anti roll bar link ball joint cover split

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,099 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 59,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,248 miles

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

brake warning light on (dash)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,886 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washer output low on n/s front

Fail 4 Jul 2009 40,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washer output low on n/s front

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,671 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 ULS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

FV04 ULS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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