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DF04 ECZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

153,028 mi
Last recorded153,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ECZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 153,028 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 153,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,091 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

parking break only just acceptable, O/S lower and long travel.

rear seat belts small cuts

sills back sills outriggers rusty shailing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 150,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

rear seat belts small cuts

sills back sills outriggers rusty shailing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 147,945 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 147,945 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 134,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 134,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 125,159 miles

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

prop-shaft requires u/j asap

Fail 24 Oct 2012 125,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

prop-shaft requires u/j asap

Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

o/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,067 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 83,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,177 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall has split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

steering knocks but no fault apparent

Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre wall has split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

steering knocks but no fault apparent

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,771 miles

split in offside front tyre

travel on park brake

Fail 22 Oct 2008 53,722 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

split in offside front tyre

travel on park brake

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 ECZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

DF04 ECZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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