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AU04 NAE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,012 mi
Last recorded196,012 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 196,012 miles

Brake Pad Wear Sensor Light On.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 195,619 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 195,424 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brakes spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end box section/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component defective tow bar mounting bolt (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end box section/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 187,921 miles

odd wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 179,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 170,500 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 170,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 163,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to sills/inner sills and suspension mounting points

Pass 20 Nov 2013 157,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 147,748 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 137,083 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 126,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 114,401 miles

top of front screen cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,323 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top of front screen cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,616 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front drop link gaitors split

drivers window does not shut

n/s steering rack gaitor twisted

rear tailgate rusting

unable to see the inside front pads both sides

wipers smear

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,657 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,657 miles

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

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 NAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NAE, 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 NAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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