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EA04 AAU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

prop shaft bearing housing damaged.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,340 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

prop shaft bearing housing damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,503 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inne/outer seal also bottom of sliding door. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner/outer seal also bottom of sliding door. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,197 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 89,185 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bBOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion on various locations of the vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,976 miles

both front tyres perishing/wearing on edges (may need replacing soon 195/65 16)

both front wipers starting to smear screen

engine pully noise??

exhaust general corrosion

front dics corroded/lipped (may need replacing soon)

rear discs general corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 52,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,245 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,181 miles

chips in windscreen

rear indicaters loosing colour

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,545 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 AAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EA04 AAU, 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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EA04 AAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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