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EJ04 LHY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 126,700 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 123,497 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 123,497 miles

Nearside Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,331 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 120,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 120,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 118,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 118,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 111,821 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 111,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 104,392 miles
Fail 15 May 2017

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 97,596 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 97,596 miles

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 84,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 73,909 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 66,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring part broken still seated sercurly

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

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

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

Slight corossion around offside front jacking point

Fail 24 May 2013 66,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring part broken still seated sercurly

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

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

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

Slight corossion around offside front jacking point

Pass 31 May 2012 60,632 miles

oil level topped up

Pass 23 May 2011 53,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2011 53,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2010 47,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 47,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,252 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 LHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

EJ04 LHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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