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FY04 HCH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,130 mi
Last recorded144,130 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 HCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,130 miles

Corrosion on rear crossmember

Damage tail gate

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside outriger corrosion but not near suspension mount

Offside outriger corrosion but not near suspension mounting

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,130 miles

Corrosion on rear crossmember

Damage tail gate

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outriger corrosion but not near suspension mount

Offside outriger corrosion but not near suspension mounting

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 115,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 110,746 miles

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 105,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,902 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 37,791 miles

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

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 HCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY04 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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