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GN04 VFG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,179 mi
Last recorded109,179 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 VFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,934 miles

Brake pedal travel

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,817 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,530 miles

Both front headlights have product on lense affecting beam pattern

Parking brake travel long

Play in o/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,245 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorated

offside Front tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,245 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorated

offside Front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 41,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,480 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,480 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,339 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 25,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 21,371 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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GN04 VFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VFG, 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

How do I check the history of GN04 VFG?

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What year was GN04 VFG registered?

GN04 VFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GN04 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 VFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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