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EY04 VJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 VJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2022

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General body corrosion

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General body corrosion

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 173,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 151,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 146,481 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

injector leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 140,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 134,856 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 134,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 129,142 miles

diesel injector leaking compression

Fail 8 Jul 2015 128,923 miles

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

diesel injector leaking compression

Pass 8 Jul 2014 122,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner side wall no cords showing

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 117,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,437 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 107,297 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 85,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,079 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 VJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

EY04 VJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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