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EY04 XAZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,214 mi
Last recorded187,214 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 187,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 176,789 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated.

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)

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 front tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear wheel arches corroding.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 176,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust centre box deteriorated.

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)

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 front tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 166,104 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroding.

Headlamps deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner wing above chassis area corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 166,104 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside less efficient (3.7.B.6b)

Front and rear brake pipes corroding.

Headlamps deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner wing above chassis area corroded.

Pass 7 May 2015 155,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear wing corroded through by suspension mount

offside and nearside chassis corroded through just outside seat belt prescribed areas

offside front inner wing corroded through by abs pump mounting

poor beam pattern from both headlamps

Fail 6 May 2015 155,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear wing corroded through by suspension mount

offside and nearside chassis corroded through just outside seat belt prescribed areas

offside front inner wing corroded through by abs pump mounting

poor beam pattern from both headlamps

Pass 19 May 2014 142,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 135,596 miles

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

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

front rollbar bushs worn

Pass 29 May 2012 118,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 103,191 miles

travel handbrake

Fail 23 May 2011 103,191 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

travel handbrake

Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 78,677 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 68,867 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 68,867 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,197 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 XAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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