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HK04 HXH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

222,116 mi
Last recorded222,116 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 222,116 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 222,024 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 216,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 216,548 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop shaft u j font section (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 210,020 miles

Towbar been removed with disc cutter small hole in o/s rear inner rear cross member not within prescribed areas

Underside rusty and underseal flaking

Fail 12 Sep 2017 210,016 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 60% (3.7.B.6b)

Towbar been removed with disc cutter small hole in o/s rear inner rear cross member not within prescribed areas

Underside rusty and underseal flaking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 206,039 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 206,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner holed (6.1.B.2)

o/s+n/s under body sills inner sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 203,816 miles

advancing under body corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 194,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 177,934 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

slight play both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 3 May 2012 175,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 166,474 miles

both front brake discs lipped very soon reqs attention

slight movment in steering column

Fail 9 May 2011 166,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs lipped very soon reqs attention

slight movment in steering column

Pass 19 May 2010 156,082 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 156,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 134,499 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 111,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,306 miles

small damage in zone b

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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HK04 HXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK04 HXH, 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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HK04 HXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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