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MV04 FBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2023 122,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,739 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,718 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,703 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,188 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,682 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 80,582 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS module and pump. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe perished

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

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

Offside Front flexible brake pipe perished

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake effort lower on nearside

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,709 miles

Offside rearmost seatbelt slow to retract.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 51,709 miles

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

Offside rearmost seatbelt slow to retract.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,391 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop displaced.

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

Offside sill corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 43,391 miles

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop displaced.

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

Offside sill corroded.

Offside sliding door sticks.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,231 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 17,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,289 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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MV04 FBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV04 FBY, 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 MV04 FBY registered?

MV04 FBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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