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GN04 FFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,896 mi
Last recorded218,896 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 FFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 218,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

general body corrosion

possible injector leak

Pass 7 May 2019 192,559 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 192,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/door runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 180,289 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 177,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 171,538 miles

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

play in rear prop u/j

Pass 31 Mar 2015 164,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

injector seal blowing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 163,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 158,807 miles

one Diesel injector seal appears to be blowing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 153,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 143,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 127,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 116,832 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2010 116,155 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,409 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 63,409 miles

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

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 FFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN04 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

GN04 FFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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