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DC04 USJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,521 mi
Last recorded181,521 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 USJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 181,521 miles

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

Jacking point area all round slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2022 178,298 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both sides surface corrosion on outer sill area but not excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2021 173,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 5 Aug 2020 169,759 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills

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

Offside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 169,759 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 166,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () surface corrosion on both outer sills Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 161,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,668 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,596 miles

Inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,963 miles

Anti slip provision is missing from parking brake pedal

rear seats removed for retest

Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,963 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Anti slip provision is missing from parking brake pedal

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,082 miles

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 91,082 miles

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

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 81,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and badly perishing.

exhaust rear joint corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,601 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and badly perishing.

exhaust rear joint corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front tyre slightly damaged

parking brake will require adjustment soon

rear number plate slightly insecure

slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint near to limit and dust cover split

Pass 2 May 2008 48,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dust covers split on nearside front anti roll bar link ball joints

offside reflector damaged near to limit

offside steering rack gaiter starting to deteriorate

parking brake will require adjustment soon

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 8 May 2007 35,191 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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DC04 USJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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