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VU04 BHN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,770 mi
Last recorded191,770 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 BHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 191,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

very slight diesel fuel leak from filter area!

Fail 8 Oct 2020 191,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door panel lower. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

intercooler pipe insecure and leaking!

slight fuel leakage engine area.

Pass 24 Dec 2018 179,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged!

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside front tyre worn inner edge and near legal limit!

Fail 18 Dec 2018 179,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan/outer sill area! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached inner wheel arch liner and components. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged!

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside front tyre worn inner edge and near legal limit!

Pass 21 Dec 2017 178,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area. (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear seat belt catch shroud missing.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 178,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area. (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear seat belt catch shroud missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 178,067 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroding and deteriorating.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside front chassis area badly corroded/deteriorated but outside prescribed area.

offside headlamp lens deteriorating.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 178,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside outer sills corroding and deteriorating.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside front chassis area badly corroded/deteriorated but outside prescribed area.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 177,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front chassis cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 24 Dec 2015 177,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front chassis cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2014 172,955 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn inner and outer edges and side wall damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear seat belt shroud mising

Pass 12 Dec 2013 166,926 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

offside rear seat belt shroud missing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 166,926 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

offside rear seat belt shroud missing

Pass 30 May 2012 158,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 31 May 2011 154,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 149,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 143,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 143,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 131,900 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 113,168 miles

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

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

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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VU04 BHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU04 BHN, 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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VU04 BHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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