MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,277 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Central Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy.discoloured (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
body corrosion o/s sliding door-rear tail gate and body pannels
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy.discoloured (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
body corrosion o/s sliding door-rear tail gate and body pannels
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R SEAT & BELT NOT FITTED AT RETEST
front brake flexy hoses perishing
wipers poor
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake flexy hoses perishing
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM04 FNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 SM04 FNU, 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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SM04 FNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2004.
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