MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all 4 brake discs rusty
both steering rack boots twisted
exhaust tail pipe poor
o/s front brake hose pereished
o/s front tyre on limit
wiper blades poor condition
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to o/s front brake hose coroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake pedal no reserve (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe leaking brake pipe front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
all 4 brake discs rusty
bonnet catch hard to undo
both steering rack boots twisted
exhaust tail pipe poor
o/s front brake hose pereished
o/s front tyre on limit
wiper blades poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear wheel arches starting to rust
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear wheel arches starting to rust
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on edges
n/s rear tyre 3mm
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
n/s rear tyre 3mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wiper blades split but clearing
foot operated parking brake has no anti slip rubber
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wiper blades split but clearing
foot operated parking brake has no anti slip rubber
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs tatty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DC04 HVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DC04 HVW, 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 HVW registered?
DC04 HVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2004.
Is DC04 HVW safe to buy?
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