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DG04 ZSE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,059 mi
Last recorded173,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 ZSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 173,059 miles

Both front discs worn

Both outer panels covered with duck tape

Rear cross member corroded but not in prescribed area and not likely to affect braking or steering

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear floors around jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 167,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 153,038 miles

Drivers door holed and corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear door corroded at exterior handle

Rear inner sill corroded and holed (but not within 30cm of a load bearing point or affecting the strength of the vehicles structure)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 138,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,963 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 119,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,706 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut to tread but not adversly affecting function

Regestration plate lamp lenses dirty but still illuminating plate

Fail 26 Mar 2008 55,706 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has cut to tread but not adversly affecting function

Regestration plate lamp lenses dirty but still illuminating plate

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 ZSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

DG04 ZSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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