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DF04 XPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,788 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,904 miles

Nearside side door holded/jagged edges

Rear door, holded/jagged edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 98,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside side door holded/jagged edges

Rear door, holded/jagged edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 602,010 miles

bodywork holed but not jagged edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bodywork holed but not jagged edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake travel long, but not reaching end of ratchet or travel.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,383 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,382 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,571 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 59,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,833 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,833 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,526 miles

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

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

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

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 XPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

DF04 XPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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