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DF04 GYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,456 miles

drivers door corroded.

rear coils at rear corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 98,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outre sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cente outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers door corroded.

rear coils at rear corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,463 miles

n/s central out rigger holed and corroded

rear wheel arches and sill corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s central out rigger holed and corroded

rear wheel arches and sill corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,821 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both have small splits (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 85,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe broken off and silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking pipes around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both have small splits (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,501 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,155 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 72,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

headlight lenses clouding

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,618 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,318 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 43,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ wiper small spilt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,990 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 29,990 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 23,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side wiper split slightly

quite alot of movement in parking brake efficiencies good

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side wiper split slightly

quite alot of movement in parking brake efficiencies good

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 GYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

DF04 GYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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