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DA04 EJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

219,137 mi
Last recorded219,137 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 EJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 219,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged but not reducing light output

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but not reducing light output

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 189,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 177,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 177,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 177,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 Apr 2016 169,301 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 169,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded box section underneath marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded box section underneath marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 162,580 miles

front brake hoses perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 162,543 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 156,480 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front door hinge has a crack

Play/knocking in steering wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2014 156,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front door hinge has a crack

Play/knocking in steering wheel

Yellow brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 144,866 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

play in steering rack pinion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 136,078 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 136,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,252 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 129,248 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,074 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 119,968 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,416 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,353 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 EJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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