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E2 DRV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,178 mi
Last recorded166,178 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 166,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security there is corrosion under the vehicle which does not affect the structure of the car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 166,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security there is corrosion under the vehicle which does not affect the structure of the car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 166,108 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 166,102 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outriggers both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 165,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 163,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 161,822 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake caliper piston boots split

corrosion outside prescribed areas: offside front inner arch, nearside inner sill/ box sections, offside inner sill/box sections

Fail 21 Aug 2019 161,822 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner sill (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake caliper piston boots split

corrosion outside prescribed areas: offside front inner arch, nearside inner sill/ box sections, offside inner sill/box sections

Pass 21 Aug 2018 159,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 159,720 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 155,623 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 155,623 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Under dashboard (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 151,991 miles

All tyres low

Fail 2 Aug 2016 151,991 miles

All tyres low

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 150,999 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 150,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 149,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and offside rear tyre starting to perrish

srs light5 not on at timr of test

Pass 12 Jan 2012 136,708 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 136,701 miles

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 128,325 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

brake warning light on

condensation in nearside headlamp lightly affecting beam image

difficulty opening bonnet,cable broken

offside front brake flexable hose deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2011 128,315 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet safety catch seized

brake warning light on

condensation in nearside headlamp lightly affecting beam image

difficulty opening bonnet,cable broken

offside front brake flexable hose deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,525 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 117,043 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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E2 DRV 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 56.5%.

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 E2 DRV, 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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E2 DRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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