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EY04 XBB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,708 mi
Last recorded161,708 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 XBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 161,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

underneath body rusted

Fail 30 May 2018 161,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 150,770 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 150,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 144,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,510 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

nsr lamp damaged

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 22 Jul 2014 123,924 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 123,917 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,260 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 112,080 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,952 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres wearing on edges down to secondary layer of rubber

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,286 miles

o/s/r tyre weaing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2010 71,286 miles

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

o/s/r tyre weaing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,573 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 36,467 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 XBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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