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EK04 EFR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,285 mi
Last recorded157,285 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 EFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 157,285 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 147,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,909 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 136,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 130,660 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 123,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 119,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 111,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 105,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 75,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,433 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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EK04 EFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK04 EFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 EFR registered?

EK04 EFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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