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EX04 EEG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,968 mi
Last recorded193,968 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 193,968 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Front seat belt casing broken but seat belt still functioning correctly

Offside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

oil cap missing

rear chassis corroded

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 20 Jan 2018 193,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Front seat belt casing broken but seat belt still functioning correctly

Offside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

oil cap missing

rear chassis corroded

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2017 176,633 miles

EML on.

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

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Benefit of doubt given recommend attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 158,107 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 158,107 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre chassis out leg. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 139,926 miles

corrosion on front and rear chassis and chassis outriggers

offside front seatbelt stalk outer casing missing but still functioning as intended

propshaft rear u,j mount heavily worn(strong advise)

rear chassis box section/valance corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

stonechips in front screen

Fail 31 Jan 2015 139,756 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn low on tread

brake pad wear indicator light on

front and rear chassis corroded

offside front brake pads worn low

offside seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,023 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside center seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 122,023 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside center seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 118,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 118,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,077 miles

Drivers seatbelt stalk casing missing

Offside rear panel missing and slight body damage

Offside rear tyre object in tread

Fail 20 Oct 2011 113,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers seatbelt stalk casing missing

Front and rear discs slightly worn and starting to corrode

Offside rear panel missing and slight body damage

Offside rear tyre object in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

Running boards/rails fitted

Slight bind in nearside front wheel brake

Slight damage to tailgate

Fail 7 Oct 2009 98,663 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

Running boards/rails fitted

Slight bind in nearside front wheel brake

Slight damage to tailgate

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,489 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,489 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 82,010 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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EX04 EEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EX04 EEG, 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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EX04 EEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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