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DA04 EJK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

172,413 mi
Last recorded172,413 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 EJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 172,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 167,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 167,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm front bush area marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 167,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive aft mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive aft mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 158,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 156,255 miles

corrosion underside of vehicle

front number plate damaged

headlight patterns poor and water in n/s headlight

minor damage to screen

slight corrosion brake pipes from abs pump and n/s/f - o/s/r pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2017 154,997 miles

minor damage to screen

reverse lamps inop

water in n/s headlamp and head lamp s in poor condition and patterns poor

Fail 2 Jun 2017 154,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

minor damage to screen

reverse lamps inop

water in n/s headlamp and head lamp s in poor condition and patterns poor

Pass 9 May 2016 152,376 miles

Damage to screen

headlight pattern poor

o/s/f brake flexy hose slightly perished

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 3 Jun 2015 149,625 miles

chips on screen

Fail 28 May 2015 149,625 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chips on screen

n/s and o/s outriggers are rusted and holed

o/s sill lip rusty and weak

o/s/f jacking point rusty and weak

play in one of the propshaft uj,s and play in the propshaft

rear cross member very rusty and weak

rear jacking points rusty

rear subframe rusty

sills rusty in places

exhaust front clamp is broken and gasses leaking

Pass 21 May 2014 146,108 miles

n/s headlight lense detiorated

o/s and n/s chassis outriggers rusted

o/s front jacking point starting to rust

rear outer sills and lower rear wheel arches stating to rust

Fail 21 May 2014 146,107 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s headlight lense detiorated

o/s and n/s chassis outriggers rusted

o/s front jacking point starting to rust

rear outer sills and lower rear wheel arches stating to rust

Pass 7 May 2013 142,226 miles

chip on the screen

oil on the n/s of the engine

Fail 7 May 2013 142,226 miles

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

chip on the screen

oil on the n/s of the engine

Pass 28 May 2012 134,531 miles

front suspension noisey-sounds like strut top mount bearings

rear seats have been removed with seat belts

Fail 24 May 2012 134,483 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front suspension noisey-sounds like strut top mount bearings

n/s door mirror cover missing

screw n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 21 May 2011 119,309 miles

noise turning the steering possibly due to both front strut tops are tight and rough

number plate lights are dim

Fail 20 May 2011 119,309 miles

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

noise turning the steering possibly due to both front strut tops are tight and rough

number plate lights are dim

washers poor / pipe is split

wires to the o/s/f brake rubbing the brake flexy hose

Pass 5 Aug 2010 107,433 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 107,433 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front discs lipped

front tyres wearing

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,240 miles

reverse lights inop.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reverse lights inop.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 67,074 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,532 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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DA04 EJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DA04 EJK, 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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DA04 EJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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