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BA04 VXS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,244 mi
Last recorded262,244 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 262,244 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side door corroded lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side door corroded lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 262,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear spring front hanger points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Other age related underbody corrosion but not structural or holed at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2019 230,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 214,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 207,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 192,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 183,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear brake warning wires broken

Fail 31 Mar 2015 183,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

n/s and o/s rear brake warning wires broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 176,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning lamp on dash

n/s rear brake warning wire broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 166,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 166,595 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 157,502 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 157,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 140,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,987 miles

srs light on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,504 miles

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

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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BA04 VXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA04 VXS, 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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BA04 VXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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