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DF04 AYW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

304,372 mi
Last recorded304,372 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 304,372 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Sills corroded / surface rust / UNDER CORROSION

Front Sub frame mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Wheel arches / Sill corroded

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

WASHER LEVEL LOW

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 304,372 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Sills corroded / surface rust / UNDER CORROSION

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub frame mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Wheel arches / Sill corroded

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

WASHER LEVEL LOW

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 296,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 284,690 miles

Front Outer NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Sills corroded / surface rust

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Wheel arches / Sill corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 269,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 269,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 254,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 241,030 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both outer sill have body filler

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 241,030 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 226,655 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 226,655 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 AYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYW, 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 DF04 AYW registered?

DF04 AYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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