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S23 BHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,571 mi
Last recorded191,571 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 191,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 184,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 179,734 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 179,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2017 173,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 164,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 153,155 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,349 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 101,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,976 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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S23 BHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S23 BHA, 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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S23 BHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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