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EA04 AAE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,307 mi
Last recorded177,307 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 177,307 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 176,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sills hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills sever holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sills hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sever holes outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills sever holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer arch holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 135,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 125,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,462 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 116,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,900 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 104,900 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front disc's wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,724 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,724 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,440 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 69,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,978 miles

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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EA04 AAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA04 AAE, 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 EA04 AAE registered?

EA04 AAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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