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AY04 LXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,835 mi
Last recorded205,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 LXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 205,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front jacking points corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside centre outrigger corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 205,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front jacking points corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside centre outrigger corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 199,293 miles

Front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside front antiroll bar D bush slightly worn

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel arch rusted

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2015 199,244 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside front antiroll bar D bush slightly worn

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel arch rusted

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2014 190,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 186,111 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 175,399 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 175,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2011 163,467 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 155,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 154,873 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 146,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 125,881 miles

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

steering column adjuster has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,174 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 LXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY04 LXZ, 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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AY04 LXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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