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EJ04 LHR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,904 mi
Last recorded194,904 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 194,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 175,533 miles

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and chasiss (5.2.6)

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and chasiss (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 158,593 miles

zero emissions

Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 133,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 110,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 103,420 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 May 2014 103,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2013 92,483 miles

O/S front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 73,693 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 59,200 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 59,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 May 2009 51,921 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 51,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,387 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 35,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,074 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 LHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ04 LHR, 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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EJ04 LHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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