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EY04 PJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

193,296 mi
Last recorded193,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 193,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

Anti roll bar weaaring thin

Brake waring light on

Off side rear inner cv boot insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2010 165,008 miles

Damage to offside rear, not got any sharpe edges.

Nearside and offside rear lamps broken, ut not showing white light.

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

Offside front mirror backing cover missing, but no sharpe edges.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2010 162,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 136,573 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 136,573 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 120,193 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre has nail in inner edge - unrepairable area

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner and outer edges and cracking up

rear tyres feathering on inner and outer edges and becoming low on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,052 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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EY04 PJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 EY04 PJV, 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 EY04 PJV registered?

EY04 PJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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