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HN04 AFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

353,761 mi
Last recorded353,761 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 353,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

both front brake hoses perised

geanral corrosion forming under sides

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

rear discs poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2013 353,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

both front brake hoses perised

geanral corrosion forming under sides

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

play in front steering

rear discs poor condition

slight play o/s front track rod end

Pass 26 Mar 2012 330,452 miles

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

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

dampness around fuel tank (no visable signs of leak )

drivers door mirror backing missing

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

general underside corrosion

rear brake discs slightly worn

van body poor condition (corrosion)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 330,452 miles

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

general underside corrosion

rear brake discs slightly worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

dampness around fuel tank (no visable signs of leak )

drivers door mirror backing missing

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

van body poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 303,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

area around battery/seat base corroded

drivers door poor condition (corroded)

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 303,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

area around battery/seat base corroded

drivers door poor condition (corroded)

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 265,023 miles

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

fuel cap cover insecure

o/s rear shock weak

outer sills are forming corosion

Fail 22 Mar 2010 265,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel cap cover insecure

o/s rear shock weak

outer sills are forming corosion

Pass 17 Mar 2009 235,407 miles

dent in near side front wheel rim

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 189,088 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 189,088 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 145,149 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 145,149 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 AFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AFF, 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 AFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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