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HN04 AED

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,364 mi
Last recorded168,364 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 AED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 168,364 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Mounting stuck in centre of windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Leak at turbo to front pipe joint. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Partly out, also shows white light to rear. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure Front pipe mounting is broken weld bracket has broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Has cable ties on webbing not allowing intended function. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Area below "B" pillar lower mounting area of "B"pillar excessive corrosion also under sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Offside and nearside has parts of wheel arch lining hanging down below bumper level.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer section worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition many cuts splits around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum tread depth with a nail in tread also. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. Also a lot of sludge around engine top area which could cause fumes to enter vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake overall works although imbalance is high shows nearside with a lower effort.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 151,330 miles

Nearside Front brake pads worn thin

Offside Front sill becoming corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 151,330 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake pads worn thin

Offside Front sill becoming corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 137,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 122,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges and side walls

Offside Rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering inner rack inner joints

Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges and side walls

Offside Rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering inner rack inner joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,551 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 110,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlamp images poor

Pass 29 Mar 2014 110,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp images poor

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s blade slit on end

o/s/f head lamp lens misted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,663 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

nail in o/s /r tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2012 100,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

nail in o/s /r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,701 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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HN04 AED is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN04 AED, 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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HN04 AED is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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