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EG04 XBH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

272,937 mi
Last recorded272,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 XBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 272,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s wheelarch corried

o/s wheel arch coroid

Pass 29 Nov 2017 272,244 miles

n/s inner sill corroded but 60 cm from suspesion

Fail 29 Nov 2017 272,244 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2016 268,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 268,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 265,772 miles

Advise rear wheel arches, inner & outer sills all corroded not yet holed.

Fail 15 May 2015 265,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise front brake discscored, recommend replacement.ASAP.

Advise rear wheel arches, inner & outer sills all corroded not yet holed.

Advise recommend removal of all wheels & ull brake inspection.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 235,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 235,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 212,668 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

front bumper damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front wheel arch liner insurecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 188,509 miles

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

removed sat nav from screen

Fail 29 Nov 2011 188,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

removed sat nav from screen

Pass 2 Dec 2010 165,449 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 165,449 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 140,587 miles

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

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

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

combination switch loose

Fail 2 Dec 2009 140,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

combination switch loose

Pass 12 Dec 2008 118,896 miles

Spare tyre defective

front bumper & inner wing loose

Fail 12 Dec 2008 118,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper & inner wing loose

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,247 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 95,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EG04 XBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EG04 XBH, 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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EG04 XBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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