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GN04 FEU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,943 mi
Last recorded171,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 FEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 171,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

N/S/R + O/S/R light lens have a crack

rear diff bush slightly worn

steering rack arms have slight play at inner joints

Fail 7 Oct 2017 171,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

N/S/R + O/S/R light lens have a crack

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear diff bush slightly worn

steering rack arms have slight play at inner joints

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,797 miles

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

rear diff bush slightly worn

steering rack arms have play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,304 miles

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

rear diff bush worn

Fail 26 Jan 2015 137,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff bush worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 133,825 miles

bonnet release defective (cable pull broken) - advise attention

n/s front brake pads worn thin

n/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Jan 2014 133,822 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bonnet release defective (cable pull broken) - advise attention

n/s front brake pads worn thin

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2012 128,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 128,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2010 108,273 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,271 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,094 miles

roughness in steering and steering rack gaiters imploded

Fail 29 Feb 2008 84,094 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

roughness in steering and steering rack gaiters imploded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,890 miles

n/s seat belt slow to return

Fail 27 Feb 2007 64,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s seat belt slow to return

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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GN04 FEU 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 57.9%.

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 GN04 FEU, 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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What year was GN04 FEU registered?

GN04 FEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is GN04 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 FEU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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