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AP04 WRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,739 mi
Last recorded153,739 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 153,739 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 136,736 miles

Crack in window screen not affecting drivers view of the road.

Front bumper damaged.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 108,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,628 miles

head light indcator switch lose

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,628 miles

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

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

head light indcator switch lose

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,664 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,426 miles

centure propsharft joint slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,424 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centure propsharft joint slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,704 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 43,469 miles

Brake pedal travel low. †N/S exterior mirror cracked.

Fail 30 May 2007 43,469 miles

Brake pedal travel low. †N/S exterior mirror cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AP04 WRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP04 WRJ, 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 AP04 WRJ registered?

AP04 WRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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