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EX04 SWU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

190,963 mi
Last recorded190,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 SWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 190,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

body tattie

Pass 11 May 2022 186,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 177,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 172,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 164,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 152,401 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 152,395 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses going cloudy

Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 141,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 131,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,045 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,330 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED,BUT SECURED.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 117,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED,BUT SECURED.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front brake discs slight worn

near side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side front brake discs slight worn

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,976 miles

near side front brake discs slight worn

near side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side front brake discs slight worn

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,365 miles

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

front windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front mirror slight cracked

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,599 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,599 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 SWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

EX04 SWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EX04 SWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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