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DF04 AXS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,750 mi
Last recorded209,750 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 AXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 209,750 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 209,571 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to door runner guide (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter top hoses (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 205,733 miles

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

o/s/f floor corroded

rear underside corrosion

Fail 16 May 2015 205,269 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 530,924 miles

MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL OUTER RIM COVER

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 507,961 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 507,669 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 450,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre low tread

O/S/R Tyre low tread

o/s/r inner gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 20 Jan 2012 423,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 423,271 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 383,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 321,468 miles

large hole in drivers seat cushion

Fail 29 Jun 2010 321,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

PRIVATE HIRE FAILURES, centre row offside and nearside seats have inadequate cushioning on outer edges of seats

large hole in drivers seat cushion

Pass 25 Jun 2009 257,700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 193,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 127,345 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,240 miles

Front brake imbalance on max 25%

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 21,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 21,067 miles

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

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

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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DF04 AXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF04 AXS, 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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DF04 AXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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