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FV04 ULZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,413 mi
Last recorded163,413 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ULZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 163,413 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pad waring light on

outer body sills etc corroded

Front wipers not able to turn off when needed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 156,981 miles

Brake pad warning light on but all visible brake pads good

Inner/outer sills and under body corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 150,879 miles

Offside Rear reg bulb dulled

Offside Rear wheel arch and panel corroded

bonnet safety latch sticking

both inner and outer sill's have been repaired in multiple places

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 150,873 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both dulled no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in places marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near axel mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis above subframe bolt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill in places marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill near axel mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reg bulb dulled

Offside Rear wheel arch and panel corroded

bonnet safety latch sticking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,574 miles

both centre cross member badly corroded

inner and outer sills badly corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r bumper loose

excessive play in o/s inner joint

Fail 30 Aug 2017 150,571 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s/r wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both dim (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

both centre cross member badly corroded

inner and outer sills badly corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r bumper loose

excessive play in o/s inner joint

Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,073 miles

extensive free play in offside inner rack joint

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 149,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever broken and missing (3.1.3c)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

indicator/wiper stalk broken and faulty

n/s/f inner wing brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 148,396 miles

offside inner track rod excessive play

rear brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 138,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 133,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 124,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 8 Jul 2010 124,296 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,637 miles

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

front discs lipped

Fail 11 Jun 2009 95,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,090 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 69,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,361 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

exhaust downpipe clamp broken

reverse lights not working

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 ULZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ULZ, 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 ULZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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