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DC04 EGF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,701 mi
Last recorded194,701 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 194,701 miles

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

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

both headlamps starting to lose pattern

both no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Sep 2016 162,514 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,025 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,955 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s and n/s front brake hoses perishing

o/s steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

parking brake travel, only just has a reserve

Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,949 miles

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 working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on

o/s and n/s front brake hoses perishing

o/s steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

parking brake travel, only just has a reserve

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,348 miles

o/s and n/s front brake hoses perishing

turbo to down pipe clamp broken and slight blow

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,164 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s front tyre wearing on outter edge and starting to perish

o/s wiper starting to smear

slight exhaust blow from turbo to down pipe

Fail 6 Nov 2014 71,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s front tyre wearing on outter edge and starting to perish

o/s wiper starting to smear

slight exhaust blow from turbo to down pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,541 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,571 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,558 miles

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

Offside 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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DC04 EGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC04 EGF, 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 DC04 EGF registered?

DC04 EGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 August 2004.

Is DC04 EGF safe to buy?

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