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FY04 HFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

240,748 mi
Last recorded240,748 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 HFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2013 240,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 240,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 212,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 212,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 120,203 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 189,997 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 160,080 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 160,080 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 135,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 135,574 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 114,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,366 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 HFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY04 HFE registered?

FY04 HFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is FY04 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 HFE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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