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EX04 EFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

301,048 mi
Last recorded301,048 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 301,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside centre outer sill & offside centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside front jack point & offside front jack point (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough and noisy (2.2.D.1)

body has slight damaged, nearside rear wheel arch

brake pads / brake fluid warning light malfunction

front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect, nearside & offside

rear light lenses slight cracked & repaired using tape

Fail 1 May 2018 301,043 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working nearside & offside &centre (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion nearside centre outer sill & offside centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside front jack point & offside front jack point (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough and noisy (2.2.D.1)

body has slight damaged, nearside rear wheel arch

brake pads / brake fluid warning light malfunction

front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect, nearside & offside

rear light lenses slight cracked & repaired using tape

Pass 24 May 2017 288,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion front nearside & offside jack point (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror secured by tape ()

Fail 24 May 2017 288,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion front nearside & offside jack point (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror secured by tape ()

Pass 28 May 2016 272,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 272,119 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 262,041 miles

Front prop UJ excessively worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 262,041 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front prop UJ excessively worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 232,574 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 232,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 189,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 169,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 149,231 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 131,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 109,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 55,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,489 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 EFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EX04 EFB, 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 EX04 EFB registered?

EX04 EFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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