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EY04 PLF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 123,800 miles

vehicle underbody seal

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Covered In Under Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 119,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking Point Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central To Rear Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central To Rear Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Covered In Under Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 119,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking Point Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central To Rear Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central To Rear Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Covered In Under Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 114,239 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavy Under Seal Protection Applied Front To Rear

Offside Front Seat Belt Retracting Slow But Working As Intended

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,480 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front 2 n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n//sf rack boot twisted slightly

n/s/f o/s/f jacking points corroded slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f o/s/f rack boots twisted slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2020 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f o/s/f rack boots twisted slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 wear on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,404 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,404 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,464 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp ( Disconnected Permanently )

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,457 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp ( Disconnected Permanently )

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,730 miles

Both rear outer sill's and nearside front floor slight surface corrosion.

Oil leak rear diff slight ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 70,730 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both rear outer sill's and nearside front floor slight surface corrosion.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak rear diff slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear outer pads appear low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,552 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,542 miles

all 4 tyres low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,625 miles

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

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

advise suspect injector slighty blowing !!

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,976 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 PLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EY04 PLF, 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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EY04 PLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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