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DC04 UUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,928 mi
Last recorded152,928 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 152,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 128,197 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 127,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken..

Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,911 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 115,890 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,024 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 108,024 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,412 miles

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

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

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

both steering rack rubber boots twisted

o/s/front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Jun 2011 91,412 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both steering rack rubber boots twisted

o/s/front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2010 76,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2009 60,100 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear axle/Diff Mountings splitting

Pass 22 May 2009 60,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle/Diff Mountings splitting

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 43,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,649 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 UUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

DC04 UUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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