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DF04 NCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,757 mi
Last recorded147,757 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 147,757 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 147,378 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 145,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 142,448 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens has condensation and slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both the nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres on outer faces (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 139,870 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body corroded/ holed both sides, however not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 139,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body corroded/ holed both sides, however not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 139,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing area, by abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer n/s and o/s sills rusting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 136,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 133,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Two small holes in the centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The offside front inner wing and ABS pump support bracket are heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are heavily corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The ends of both front to rear brake pipes are corroded just before they join the flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 130,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 126,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,173 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,768 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,802 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,705 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 84,705 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,952 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 72,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,132 miles

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 NCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

DF04 NCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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