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AU04 CRZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 CRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2021 120,979 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear number plate light dole

battery light on

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,885 miles

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

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

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

both rear side opening doors corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member/bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both rear side opening doors corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear side opening doors corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2019 116,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear side opening doors corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2018 113,003 miles

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

all brake hoses deteriorated

under neath corrosion every where

Fail 1 Sep 2018 113,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all Felix hose perished

all brake pipes corroded

both outer sills badly corroded

corrosion allover

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,879 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear outer panel corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear outer panel corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 108,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Top bearing noisy during steering operation

brake pedal creeps down and almost touches the floor

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,307 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion both centre chassis outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,646 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,609 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,609 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,270 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 76,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,623 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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AU04 CRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU04 CRZ, 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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AU04 CRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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