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AF04 XGT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,290 mi
Last recorded158,290 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 158,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill close to fail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 147,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 145,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 136,121 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 136,121 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,542 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2020 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point and half way up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner JACKING POINT CORROED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,135 miles

Nearside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Offside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,639 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,751 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Sills/chassis/jacking points have slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,748 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users strut brace under gearbox (6.1.B.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outriggers (centre of vehicle, marked up) (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Sills/chassis/jacking points have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 85,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,085 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,632 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,704 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,091 miles

All aloy wheels kerb damaged.

All seat belts slow to retract.

Bodywork dented in places.

Front tyres wearing on otter edges.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,091 miles

All aloy wheels kerb damaged.

All seat belts slow to retract.

Bodywork dented in places.

Front tyres wearing on otter edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,806 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 14,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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AF04 XGT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF04 XGT, 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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AF04 XGT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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