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EJ04 LHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

267,489 mi
Last recorded267,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 267,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 161,364 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 161,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 149,949 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 149,949 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 142,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

tow bar elictrics damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2013 142,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

tow bar elictrics damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 136,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 136,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 129,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 119,671 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 LHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

EJ04 LHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ04 LHE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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