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HN04 AEU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

201,147 mi
Last recorded201,147 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 AEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 201,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 11 Mar 2015 201,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 21 Mar 2014 189,189 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 189,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 180,029 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 180,029 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Feb 2012 169,785 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Feb 2012 169,785 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2011 158,895 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 158,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 150,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 143,077 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 143,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 133,621 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank damp

oil leak nr rear axle

Fail 19 Feb 2008 133,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank damp

oil leak nr rear axle

Pass 19 Feb 2007 104,990 miles

o/s steering rack boot colapsed

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 AEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AEU, 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 HN04 AEU registered?

HN04 AEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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