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HFZ 5218

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,659 mi
Last recorded198,659 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 5218
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 198,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 192,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 185,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2021 183,053 miles

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

nearside front jacking point rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2020 171,062 miles

under neef o/s n/s sealpanel and arms rasty

Fail 3 Nov 2020 171,055 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 170,714 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 169,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 168,661 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 168,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 157,323 miles

drivers seat has some movement in base but still secure

handbrake release lever damaged

Fail 5 May 2016 157,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 1.6mm and wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers seat has some movement in base but still secure

handbrake release lever damaged

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and bald inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 153,143 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 23 Apr 2014 143,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 142,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 134,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 11 Mar 2013 134,558 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 4 Oct 2010 111,003 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 110,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 77,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 77,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,786 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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HFZ 5218 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HFZ 5218, 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 HFZ 5218 registered?

HFZ 5218 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is HFZ 5218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 5218 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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