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DG04 CYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,184 mi
Last recorded216,184 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 CYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 216,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear panel corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 212,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 207,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 202,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross member rotten but not structural

Pass 24 May 2018 198,041 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 192,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sill heavily corroded not structural

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

Offside sill heavily corroded not structural

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

Rear cross member rotten not structural

Pass 6 Apr 2016 177,978 miles

Rear cross member rotten but not in prescribed area

rear sills corroding near suspension mounts

vehicle underside has extensive corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2016 177,978 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red light unit broken (1.3.2e)

Rear cross member rotten but not in prescribed area

rear sills corroding near suspension mounts

vehicle underside has extensive corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 148,943 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle underside corroding

rear cross member holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 5 May 2015 148,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle underside corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 142,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 142,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 129,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 129,111 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs getting worn

both rear brake discs getting worn

o/s sliding door has a corrosion hole at bottom

Fail 21 Mar 2012 120,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs getting worn

both rear brake discs getting worn

o/s sliding door has a corrosion hole at bottom

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs getting worn

rear brake discs getting worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs getting worn

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,886 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,886 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,098 miles

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

both wipers torn slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,838 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,371 miles

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

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

front brakes 19% out of balance

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 CYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DG04 CYC, 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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DG04 CYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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