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AY04 DHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,237 mi
Last recorded112,237 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,237 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 95,594 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,766 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,766 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 68,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,291 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 41,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r light lens cracked

slight damadge to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,222 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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AY04 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY04 DHJ, 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 AY04 DHJ registered?

AY04 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is AY04 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 DHJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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