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AP04 XEH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 XEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018

Engine bay fuel hoses are damp

General corrosion to vehicle

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear nearside CV boot is deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Engine bay fuel hoses are damp

General corrosion to vehicle

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside CV boot is deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017

Engine bay fuel hoses are damp

Heavy corrosion to some chassis rail sections, however not in prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sills corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine bay fuel hoses are damp

Heavy corrosion to some chassis rail sections, however not in prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016

Front nearside wheel bearing is slightly noisy when spun

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear cross member is very corroded

Sills are corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016

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

Sills are corroded

Front nearside wheel bearing is slightly noisy when spun

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear cross member is very corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 142,038 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside sliding door lower runner corroded

sills corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 142,034 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside sliding door lower runner corroded

sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 131,689 miles

center rear brake light not working

Fail 11 Jul 2014 131,689 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center rear brake light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2013 119,873 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 119,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,983 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,406 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 90,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake travel very long

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,897 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 73,826 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 62,787 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,403 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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AP04 XEH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XEH, 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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AP04 XEH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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