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N13 HNC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 HNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 121,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTRIGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUS ARM MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been heavily welded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 107,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger and under sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad lining separated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion starting by both front jacking points

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,329 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 105,327 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 105,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,343 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 103,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 102,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 98,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 98,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,054 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,054 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,480 miles

handbrake travel

n/s frt tyre outeredge worn

Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

travel on parking brake

Fail 20 Feb 2009 76,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

travel on parking brake

Pass 23 Jan 2008 63,330 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,836 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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N13 HNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N13 HNC, 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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N13 HNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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