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BL04 XBS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,674 mi
Last recorded61,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,937 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,523 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 57,519 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch broken (3.1 (c))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section into under wheel arch area behind cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken **Dangerous** high chance of the spring rubbing on the tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers crashing into each over when applying screen wash (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,274 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 56,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle O,S,F 205/65/16 N,S,F 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DROP SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O,S,R 205/65/16 N,S,R 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CORD EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 53,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,793 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,512 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,478 miles

nsf wiper poor and washer level low

osf tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,224 miles

brake pedal sinks slightly,further investigation required

engine light on dash

osf mirror slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,289 miles

bonnet pull insecure

osf mirror slightly insecure

washers poor

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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BL04 XBS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL04 XBS, 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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BL04 XBS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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