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G10 MGA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

267,039 mi
Last recorded267,039 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 MGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 267,039 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 249,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 235,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 205,047 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 205,047 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 173,729 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2022 173,729 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2021 168,003 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 168,003 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2021 165,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 364,103 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 355,762 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 355,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door at lower (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door handle (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 343,371 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 343,371 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion center door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 332,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 332,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 324,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 324,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 318,317 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 318,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 311,939 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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G10 MGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G10 MGA, 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 G10 MGA registered?

G10 MGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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