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DE04 ZHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,895 mi
Last recorded234,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 234,895 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 234,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault replaced brake light swich (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 223,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 211,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 198,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 186,922 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 175,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 175,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front wiper blade worn

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 22 May 2012 161,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 May 2012 161,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2011 149,460 miles

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

air bag light is on

nearside front passenger seat has been removed

rubber fuel pipes to filter are wet with fuel

Fail 28 May 2011 149,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag light is on

nearside front passenger seat has been removed

rubber fuel pipes to filter are wet with fuel

Pass 4 Jun 2010 135,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS, air bag light staying on

corosion, at front sub frame mounts, and jacking points

front brake eficiency, just met the minimum requirements of imbalance

nearside front tyre has lots of cuts around the tread

nearside wiper splitting at ends

park brake has a lot of travel

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2009 121,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 107,081 miles

no n/s front seat fitted s r s light on

Fail 23 May 2008 107,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

no n/s front seat fitted s r s light on

Pass 25 May 2007 92,920 miles

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

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

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 ZHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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