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EP04 EWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,788 mi
Last recorded193,788 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 EWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 193,788 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 193,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam does not turn lights off (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 178,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 162,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 144,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 144,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 132,125 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 132,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 114,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,289 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,180 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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EP04 EWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EP04 EWA, 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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EP04 EWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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