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HN04 AFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

314,500 mi
Last recorded314,500 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 314,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 253,443 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 253,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 203,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Wheel nuts not checked due to covers

Pass 18 Jul 2012 203,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel nuts not checked due to covers

Pass 15 Jul 2011 163,223 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel nuts not checked were hub caps fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 162,811 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel nuts not checked were hub caps fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 131,367 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 131,367 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 115,674 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 115,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,244 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,345 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 AFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AFV, 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 AFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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