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EJ04 HLV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 HLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016

exhaust front pipe to turbo clamp damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2015

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,686 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr light lense cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,975 miles

exhaust corroded

all brake pads worn half down

all discs weathered

corrosion present all steering/susp components

corrosion underbody/outer panels

Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pads worn half down

all discs weathered

corrosion present all steering/susp components

corrosion underbody/outer panels

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,305 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,301 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 74,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 74,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,037 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 67,037 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,098 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn

front tyres wearing/getting low

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,906 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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EJ04 HLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EJ04 HLV, 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 EJ04 HLV registered?

EJ04 HLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ04 HLV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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