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HT04 BAV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,068 mi
Last recorded174,068 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 174,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section behind rear bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 174,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section behind rear bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 173,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 169,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 167,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 160,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 157,386 miles

drivers mirror splintered

front and rear discs showing signs of wear

front brake hoses showing signs of perishing

screen marked in sweep

Pass 22 Jun 2016 154,134 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Offside mirror glass splintered

o/s headlamp pattern deteriateing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 148,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

headlight patterns starting to deteriate

o/s mirror glass splintered

Pass 29 May 2014 146,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork showing signs of deteriation, surface rust ie lower doors sills etc.

o/s front track rod end app limit for wear

rear axle tread app limit for wear

Pass 21 May 2013 135,616 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 1 May 2012 124,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 113,462 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 113,462 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 98,998 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 98,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 83,659 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 69,935 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 58,322 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 58,322 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HT04 BAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT04 BAV, 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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HT04 BAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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