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B4 PLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,271 mi
Last recorded99,271 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,271 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed- not affecting seatbelt anchorages or structural strength

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed but no sharp edges at time of test

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

offside front and center sill corroded and holed- not affecting seatbelt anchorages or structural strength

Pass 16 May 2025 97,906 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed- not affecting seatbelt anchorages or structural strength

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed- no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill front and centre corroded and holed- not affecting seatbelt anchorages or structural strength

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

Pass 8 May 2024 96,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and weakened- no sharp edges at time of test

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 93,480 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 90,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 87,432 miles

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

Offside inner sill holed and corroded in places but not affecting structual strength or seatbelt achorages

Fail 19 May 2021 87,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside inner sill holed and corroded in places but not affecting structual strength or seatbelt achorages

Pass 28 Apr 2020 83,362 miles

Offside sill has two holes but not in prescribed area

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 80,001 miles

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

Offside inner sill is holed and corroded in 2 places but not affecting the structaul strength or seatbelt anchorages

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

Pass 1 May 2018 76,073 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 71,485 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 71,448 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s seal (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s n/s front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front brakes binding (3.5.1k)

n/s revs light inop

rear axel oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 65,030 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 65,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 58,471 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,990 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,981 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,620 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,620 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,416 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 37,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Top brake light inop

Pass 3 May 2011 33,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,053 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 30,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,607 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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B4 PLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B4 PLR, 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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B4 PLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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