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HN04 HTY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

278,533 mi
Last recorded278,533 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 HTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 278,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 278,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 278,045 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside steering rack joint worn

engine injector seal leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 264,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion both rear wheel arches

emitts black smoke on idle

near side front tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear suspension weak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 264,715 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion both rear wheel arches

emitts black smoke on idle

near side front tyre wearing thin inner edge

off side rear brake back plate corroded

rear suspension weak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 253,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body condition poor

engine emitting black smoke

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 253,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body condition poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 242,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 222,746 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 222,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 192,462 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 192,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 156,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 132,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,159 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 HTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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