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AU04 GGA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,835 mi
Last recorded162,835 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 GGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 162,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all rear cv gaitors lightly perished and cracked. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 162,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all rear c.v gaitors,lightly cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 162,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded jacking point/suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all rear c.v gaitors,lightly cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 162,646 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill rotten. (As marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch and jacking points rotten. ( As marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill rotten.( As marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill inner and outer rotten.(As marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General overall condition of structure is heavily corroded front to rear. Doors and other non structural components rotten.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 160,151 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has general corrosion all over

Pass 25 Feb 2021 149,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

general corrosion under body

Pass 25 Feb 2020 139,124 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 130,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 127,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,434 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,726 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 113,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 109,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres approaching limit and wearing unevenly,n/s/f also has a nail in it

slight cuts/bulge in n/s/r inner tyre wall

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

small nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,747 miles

both front tyres approaching limit and wearing unevenly,n/s/f also has a nail in it

slight cuts/bulge in n/s/r inner tyre wall

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

small nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Dec 2009 100,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,563 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 GGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGA, 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 GGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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