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HT04 BCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,713 mi
Last recorded174,713 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2024 174,713 miles

Nearside and Offside inner sills covered heavily with sealants

Nearside and Offside outer sills covered heavily with sealants

Fail 29 Sep 2024 174,713 miles

Nearside and Offside inner sills covered heavily with sealants

Nearside and Offside outer sills covered heavily with sealants

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 165,286 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with corrosion

under body has age related rust but not weak

Pass 26 Mar 2022 145,885 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 145,885 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 142,624 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres are cracking n/s/f tyre is void of tread on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2021 140,488 miles

Nearside Front corrosion near subframe mount

Offside Front corrosion near seat belt mount

Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,602 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded but not near suspension or engine mount

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded but not near component mounting point

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear springs loose but not insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2020 138,523 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded but not near suspension or engine mount

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded but not near component mounting point

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear springs loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,536 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 136,493 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 136,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 135,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 134,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 132,401 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 132,232 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 125,179 miles

n/s/r tyrewall is damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2012 125,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyrewall is damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,650 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 89,608 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2009 73,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,023 miles

stone ship on n/s of windscreen.

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 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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