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DG04 CVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

434,281 mi
Last recorded434,281 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 434,281 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 427,850 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 427,813 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light is on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 413,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 410,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 404,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 404,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 354,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 349,986 miles

Inner sills are rusty.

Nearside center row \nd front seat belts are slow to return.

Nearside headlamp is misted, pattern OK.

Nearside rack gaiter is twisted,

Oil loss at engine area,

Rusting at panels and jacking points.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 349,986 miles

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

Inner sills are rusty.

Nearside center row \nd front seat belts are slow to return.

Nearside headlamp is misted, pattern OK.

Nearside rack gaiter is twisted,

Oil loss at engine area,

Rusting at panels and jacking points.

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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DG04 CVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DG04 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 CVW registered?

DG04 CVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is DG04 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 CVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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