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DE04 UER

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,265 mi
Last recorded94,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 UER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL BY JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ON TOP OF COIL SPRING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired BY JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle SIDE DOOR (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,091 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded/holed near jacking point (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded/holed underside near fuel filler (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Corroded/holed near jckin point (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from n/s/r driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,558 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak N/S/R Drive shaft seal leaking oil ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak N/S/R Drive shaft seal leaking oil ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,633 miles

Both front head lamp leans opaque

nearside and offside inner sill by front jacking points and front sub frame slightly corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,766 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,204 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 45,420 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 33,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,601 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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DE04 UER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UER, 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 UER registered?

DE04 UER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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