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EY04 XAS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,390 mi
Last recorded253,390 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 253,390 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 253,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 230,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 199,604 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 199,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 178,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 178,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 157,586 miles

near side rear tyre has small splits

Fail 13 Apr 2011 157,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre has small splits

Pass 6 Apr 2010 135,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 117,688 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 117,684 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 XAS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

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

Is EY04 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY04 XAS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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