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DA04 EJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,864 mi
Last recorded155,864 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 155,864 miles

Body work rust

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 155,864 miles

Body work rust

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 144,828 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 144,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 130,057 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 130,057 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 119,915 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both top suspension mounts

centre stop light

off side rear corrosion advise

play inn steering rack

Fail 31 May 2017 113,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both top suspension mounts

centre stop light

off side rear corrosion advise

play inn steering rack

Pass 31 May 2016 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,048 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 10,045 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,181 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,356 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,168 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate fading

Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate fading

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,832 miles

Oil leak

handbrake high

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

indactor and wiper arm switch sightly worn

nearside front steering rack boot twisted

offside anti roll bar link top joint dust cover split

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake high

indactor and wiper arm switch sightly worn

nearside front steering rack boot twisted

offside anti roll bar link top joint dust cover split

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,718 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,929 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,927 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,842 miles

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

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 EJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJV, 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 EJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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