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DF04 XPH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,997 mi
Last recorded249,997 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 249,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror outer cover missing

rear tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 249,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror outer cover missing

rear tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 247,499 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror back insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2012 247,499 miles

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

offside door mirror back insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 230,360 miles

front brake imbalance 24% test limit 25% advice brake inspection

parking brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Aug 2010 217,242 miles

front brake imbalance 24% test limit 25%

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

offside headlamp security

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel damage to outer lip

parking brake travel

signs of offside front tyre rubbing on inner arch liner no rubbing found during test

Pass 16 Feb 2010 202,646 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

parking brake travel

slight damage to offside rear wheel outer lip

Pass 29 Aug 2009 190,483 miles

spare has a bulge on sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2009 190,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

spare has a bulge on sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2009 172,176 miles

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre nail in tread

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside front tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2008 158,134 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 157,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 143,836 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 14 Feb 2008 143,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

parking brake travel

Fail 25 Sep 2007 131,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre run flate and has a cut on the inner wall, can not see cords at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2007 131,850 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre run flate and has a cut on the inner wall, can not see cords at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2007 108,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,583 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 84,519 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 43,027 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 XPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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