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HS04 AYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,148 mi
Last recorded142,148 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 AYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 142,148 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

offside and nearside steering rack boots twisted

offside front outrigger/chassis slightly corroded

offside inner steering rack joint worn

rear doors corroded to excess

srs warning lamp on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 17 Jul 2012 142,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

offside and nearside steering rack boots twisted

offside front outrigger/chassis slightly corroded

offside inner steering rack joint worn

rear doors corroded to excess

srs warning lamp on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,171 miles

high level stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 125,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,032 miles

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

both front steering rack boots twisted

high level stop not working ????

n/s/f tyre tread cut

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front steering rack boots twisted

high level stop not working ????

n/s/f tyre tread cut

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,146 miles

both steering rack boots twisted

o/s head lamp damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2009 89,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack boots twisted

o/s head lamp damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,913 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both steering rack boots twisted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake adjustment could be better

Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,941 miles

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

rear nearside tyre has a nail in tyre

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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HS04 AYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HS04 AYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS04 AYF registered?

HS04 AYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is HS04 AYF safe to buy?

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