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CV04 VLM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,920 mi
Last recorded153,920 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 153,139 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 153,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 151,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 148,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 148,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 146,809 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 143,938 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 143,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 132,328 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 132,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR ARM TO MOUNTING (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 171,455 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

check rear shock absorber

Fail 30 Apr 2015 121,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

check rear shock absorber

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,094 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 107,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,291 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,009 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 57,004 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,837 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,909 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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CV04 VLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV04 VLM, 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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CV04 VLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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