MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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) ()
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) ()
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) ()
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
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
extensive free play in offside inner rack joint
nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded
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
offside inner track rod excessive play
rear brake pipes badly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight oil leak from gear box
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs lipped
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
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)
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)
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
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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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