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H8 DYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

247,068 mi
Last recorded247,068 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 247,068 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 243,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 237,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 221,915 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 221,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 198,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 188,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 183,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 173,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 277,017 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

R.B.T parking brake efficiency low 18%

underbody/wheel arches & front jacking points corroded in several prescribed & non prescribed areas.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 276,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

R.B.T parking brake efficiency low 18%

underbody/wheel arches & front jacking points corroded in several prescribed & non prescribed areas.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 275,062 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel outrigger (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2016 274,911 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel outrigger (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2015 165,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 155,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 145,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,943 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 124,327 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 123,549 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,106 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 120,080 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 118,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 118,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,353 miles

o/s/f door check strap insecure

red warning light on dash, (fan warning)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 108,353 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f door check strap insecure

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot leaking

red warning light on dash, (fan warning)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2007 87,674 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 87,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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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H8 DYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 H8 DYF, 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 H8 DYF registered?

H8 DYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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