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DE04 MHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

394,508 mi
Last recorded394,508 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 394,508 miles

Front brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Front inner brake pads 4-5 mm approx

Front n/s and o/s sill corrosion non structural

Headlight lens opaque

N/s outer center seat row seat belt buckle casing missing but still operating correctly

O/s/f shock misting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres wearing smooth on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 351,431 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner still corrode near jacking point

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft boot perished

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot has had a temporary repair

n/s/f brake anti rattle clip insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 29 Jan 2016 351,426 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle row (5.2.5a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner still corrode near jacking point

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft boot perished

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot has had a temporary repair

n/s/f brake anti rattle clip insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 327,329 miles

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

all four jacking point rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2013 312,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 318,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 257,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 257,204 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 257,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 MHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DE04 MHZ, 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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DE04 MHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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