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FV04 UMD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,199 mi
Last recorded233,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 233,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 215,454 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 203,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 179,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 176,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 167,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 153,204 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 153,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear{over tank} (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 147,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 147,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,190 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 135,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 128,260 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 128,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,708 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,519 miles

Moisture in offside front headlamp.

The nearside front and offside front flexy hoses starting to split/crack.

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear.

The offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

The rear brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 25 May 2012 104,210 miles

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

All four brake discs showing signs of wear.

Moisture in offside front headlamp.

The brake pad warning light on dash.

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The nearside front and offside front flexy hoses starting to split/crack.

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear.

The offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Fail 28 May 2011 94,878 miles

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

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The offside front rack gaiter slightly twisted.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 28 May 2011 94,878 miles

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The offside front rack gaiter slightly twisted.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 84,689 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

The brake pipe to offside front flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front flexy hoses starting to crack.

The nearside front tyre starting wear low on outer edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,650 miles

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

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

The brake pipe to offside front flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front flexy hoses starting to crack.

The nearside front tyre starting wear low on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,040 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,169 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,805 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 UMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UMD, 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 UMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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