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SW04 FUP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 FUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,073 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,944 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 56,314 miles

Light corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

N/S & O/S Steering rack boots twisted

N/S/F Tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,314 miles

Light corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

N/S & O/S Steering rack boots twisted

N/S/F Tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,254 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,393 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,996 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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SW04 FUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW04 FUP, 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 SW04 FUP registered?

SW04 FUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is SW04 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 FUP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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