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EY04 XBA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,993 mi
Last recorded181,993 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 181,993 miles

HAND BRAKE JUST MET 17 %

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUT RIGGER BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH - IS BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT - BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO M/CYL -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK IS MISSING

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUT RIGGER - BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH IS BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT - BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TAIL GATE -IS BADLY CORRODED

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 181,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

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

HAND BRAKE JUST MET 17 %

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUT RIGGER BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH - IS BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT - BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO M/CYL -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK IS MISSING

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUT RIGGER - BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH IS BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT - BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TAIL GATE -IS BADLY CORRODED

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 169,773 miles

Both front jacking points have slight corrosion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 169,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front jacking points have slight corrosion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 157,428 miles

Damage to nearside of screen.

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (not to cords).

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 157,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Damage to nearside of screen.

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (not to cords).

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 137,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 129,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 129,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

damage to screen on n/s not in wiper sweep

Pass 30 Jun 2011 119,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,456 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 59,451 miles

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

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 XBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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