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DC04 LTV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

134,659 mi
Last recorded134,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 LTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 134,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2025 132,160 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 131,119 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 130,795 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Rear suspension corroded

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2021 129,954 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake noisy operation in rollers

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 129,952 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged hole below abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and hole near rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish required (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills near rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp aim pattern poor

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake noisy operation in rollers

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody surface corrosion

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2020 128,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lense deteriorated (polish required) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp aim pattern poor

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody surface corrosion

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 2 May 2019 126,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 124,877 miles

Front inner sills corroded but not considered excessive nor within prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 124,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front inner sills corroded but not considered excessive nor within prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion on sill, not within 30cm of body mounting or prescribed area

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,809 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion on sill, not within 30cm of body mounting or prescribed area

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 107,732 miles

various areas of corrosion

Fail 12 May 2016 107,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

various areas of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,166 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 95,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,161 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2012 93,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 May 2011 88,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,335 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,811 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 64,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,709 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 40,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 LTV, 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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DC04 LTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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