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EJ04 LJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,450 mi
Last recorded178,450 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 178,450 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 177,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2020 175,011 miles

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2018 168,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 157,321 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 7 Nov 2017 157,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

Oil leak gearbox

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 146,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox oil leak

surface corrosions to sills

Pass 7 Oct 2015 135,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,408 miles

x2 offside tyres has slight inner wear

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,546 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,117 miles

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,501 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 LJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

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