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A17 OSD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,690 mi
Last recorded110,690 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 110,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlight casing damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlight casing damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2023 109,050 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 109,047 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 107,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 105,678 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,140 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken

coil warning light on

front and rear jacking points corroded

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Fail 12 Oct 2019 105,125 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken

coil warning light on

front and rear jacking points corroded

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear light crack on its side

Offside Front driver door window not working

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

front wipers poor

slight oil seapage of power stering oil from rack pipes

Fail 14 Mar 2018 104,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear light crack on its side

Offside Front driver door window not working

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

front wipers poor

slight oil seapage of power stering oil from rack pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,169 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,169 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 102,943 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,993 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

air bag light on

glow plug light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,160 miles

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

n/s/rear outter sill rusty

o/s/rear outter sill rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2010 97,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/rear outter sill rusty

o/s/rear outter sill rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 65,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,123 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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A17 OSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 OSD, 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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A17 OSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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