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EO04 ZFR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,156 mi
Last recorded218,156 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 ZFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 218,156 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 210,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 200,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 199,997 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/chassis area rotted past prior repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam adjuster operation not assessed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted/starting to leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

assorted holes/corrosion/prior repairs underbody area

brake pipes corroded

emissions tested to plate limit of 1.70,averaged 1.05

front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s handbrake poor

n/s rack boot twisted

n/s/f load door outer handle inop,bonnet catch stiff

oversize tyres/wheels fitted

rear driveshaft gaiters perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2019 191,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 191,088 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 180,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff bushes

oil leak

various signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2018 180,325 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid outrigger near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff bushes

oil leak

various signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side door not open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 174,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Underside corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 161,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 161,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Aug 2015 150,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Aug 2014 134,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 134,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 98,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,223 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,223 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,450 miles

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

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,840 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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EO04 ZFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO04 ZFR, 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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EO04 ZFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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