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SY04 TFN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,468 mi
Last recorded161,468 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 TFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 161,468 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 161,424 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front brake slight bind

offside central inner sill excessively corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2017 152,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 152,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

pad wear lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,109 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 138,109 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,708 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 135,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 132,241 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 132,241 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust back rattling but not blowing

exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 125,582 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,310 miles

advise engine oil level low.

advise nearside headlamp lateral adjuster defective.

advise serious oil leak arround transmission.

advise spare wheel secured but free to move about.

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

advise front brake discs very badly worn/lipped.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 109,310 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

advise engine oil level low.

advise nearside headlamp lateral adjuster defective.

advise nearside rear tyre punctured twice.

advise offside rear tyre punctured and worn to wear bars.

advise serious oil leak arround transmission.

advise spare wheel secured but free to move about.

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

advise front brake discs very badly worn/lipped.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,926 miles

NAIL & SPLITS IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 195/55/16V

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR & OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS

Fail 9 Oct 2010 71,821 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHILD SEAT INFRONT OF AIRBAG

NAIL & SPLITS IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 195/55/16V

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR & OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS

OFFSIDE WIPER SCRATCHING WINDSCREEN

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,898 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,898 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,139 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,210 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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SY04 TFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SY04 TFN, 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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SY04 TFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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