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HS04 LXK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 LXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 104,715 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe rear mountings, jacking points , central outriggers and side step mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2025 102,527 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both central out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2025 102,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both central out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2024 97,824 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside central outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 94,433 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight covers deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2022 89,135 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,692 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,055 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four

Fail 25 Nov 2020 83,055 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 74,339 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,511 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,607 miles

front brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,558 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,639 miles

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

nearside & offside front windows tinted

nearside rear number plate light dim

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,639 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

nearside & offside front windows tinted

nearside rear number plate light dim

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroding and corrosion to both rear floors around front suspension mount

corrosion to both front jacking points and hole in nearside front jacking point not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroding and corrosion to both rear floors around front suspension mount

corrosion to both front jacking points and hole in nearside front jacking point not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,734 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,125 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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HS04 LXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HS04 LXK, 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 HS04 LXK registered?

HS04 LXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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