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HF04 XGH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 XGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,855 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower heavily undersealed

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 98,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 96,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,002 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

No reverse lights working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,065 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side sill mounting jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side sill mounting jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,885 miles

Both rear tyre perishing cracking to outer walls

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area mounting jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area mounting jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,883 miles

front headlights deteriated

front suspension bushes perished

underbody corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,824 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front headlights deteriated

front suspension bushes perished

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,554 miles

handbrake readings slightly low readings.osr handbrake slow in operation.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake readings slightly low readings.osr handbrake slow in operation.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,034 miles

low effort o/s/r handbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,080 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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HF04 XGH 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 HF04 XGH, 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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HF04 XGH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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