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DE04 MHX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

286,176 mi
Last recorded286,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 286,176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s front brake disc cover corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 288,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s front brake disc cover corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 275,494 miles

coolant leaking.

propshaft squeaking.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 275,494 miles

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

coolant leaking.

propshaft squeaking.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 275,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

coolant leaking.

propshaft squeaking.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 143,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 123,922 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 123,922 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 103,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,366 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,362 miles

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

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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DE04 MHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE04 MHX, 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 DE04 MHX registered?

DE04 MHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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