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DE04 ZHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,004 mi
Last recorded198,004 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 198,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s under sills corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 197,999 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s under sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 189,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s headlight 'glass' deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 178,506 miles

Corrosion started under body

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 178,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion started under body

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 160,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 160,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 143,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 126,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 120,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 114,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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