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FY04 GZN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,622 mi
Last recorded111,622 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis has surface corrosion all over

n/s and o/s rear inner panels corroded not in prescribed areas

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches have corrosion

parking brake release lever has been modified

Pass 18 May 2020 108,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

parking brake hand damaged but parking brake is fully functioning

Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside has cut from the quatre panel to the front door but no sharp edges and everything is operative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 102,549 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side, under the vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both side,inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sliding side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both side, inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,537 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner panel damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside sliding door damaged and has sharp edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,320 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

under vehicle general corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2017 100,320 miles

under vehicle general corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,462 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under van (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,086 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 94,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,773 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,070 miles

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

high level brake light dose not operate

Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,069 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

high level brake light dose not operate

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,391 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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FY04 GZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY04 GZN, 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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FY04 GZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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