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MF04 DMY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,448 mi
Last recorded141,448 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 DMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 141,448 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 141,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 136,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 136,108 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 132,343 miles

BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT ON BUT PADS OK

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFF SIDE RACK GAITER POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,586 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIESEL CONECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

STEERING RACK SLIGHT NOISE

Fail 10 Mar 2022 124,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

STEERING RACK SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,816 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 115,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 115,247 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,189 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2019 106,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2018 97,780 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp inop

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,780 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Central Rear high level stop lamp inop

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,954 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal PINION AREA (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal PINION AREA (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,812 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,126 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,126 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,083 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,317 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 81,209 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 81,207 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 69,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,862 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,145 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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MF04 DMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF04 DMY, 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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What year was MF04 DMY registered?

MF04 DMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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