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DA04 SVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,761 mi
Last recorded132,761 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 SVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 132,761 miles

advise bodywork poor condition

advise bonnet release catch faulty.

advise n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewall slightly perished.

advise n/s/f and o/s/f door mirrors damaged still adequate view to rear

advise spare tyre missing.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,258 miles

advise general condition of bodywork tatty but no sharp edges.

advise n/s and o/s mirrors damaged not affecting view to rear.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 121,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise general condition of bodywork tatty but no sharp edges.

advise n/s and o/s mirrors damaged not affecting view to rear.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise extensive bodywork damage,but no sharp edges.

advise handbrake travel high,but still has reserve travel.

advise rear pads getting low.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 109,452 miles

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advise emissions not checked not able to insert into exhaust,tailpipe missing.

advise extensive body damage to n/s/r,no sharp edges though.

advise handbrake travel high,still has reserve travel though.

advise o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge,barely just legal.

advise traction control light on,brake warning light on.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise accident damage to n/s of vehicle.

advise spare wheel missing.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 81,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

advise accident damage to n/s of vehicle.

advise spare wheel missing.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,476 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise vehicle has body damage to o/s & n/s panels no sharp edges.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise body damage to n/s of vehicle.

advise pad warning light on.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 53,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine management light on.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,919 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise engine management light on.

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 SVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SVL, 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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What year was DA04 SVL registered?

DA04 SVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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