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HS04 LXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

172,995 mi
Last recorded172,995 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 172,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner seal is corroded outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner seal is corroded outside of prescribed area.

Offside Front jacking point locator/ hole due to corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside Front jacking point locator/ hole due to corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 172,995 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens is cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing Wing mirror is missing. (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner seal is corroded outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner seal is corroded outside of prescribed area.

Offside Front jacking point locator/ hole due to corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside Front jacking point locator/ hole due to corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 159,901 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

Offside Front jacking point locator hole corroding

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed out of prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 159,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

Offside Front jacking point locator hole corroding

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed out of prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 140,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,963 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion to under side of vehicle noted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion to under side of vehicle noted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,140 miles

front flexible brake hoses perishing

offside front chassis out rigger corroded and holed

wear within steering rack noted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points corroded and inner sill sections (2.4.A.3)

brake warning light on dashboard illuminated

early perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Fail 20 Jun 2017 116,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points corroded and inner sill sections (2.4.A.3)

brake warning light on dashboard illuminated

early perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Pass 1 Jul 2016 174,330 miles

wear in steering column noted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 174,330 miles

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

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

wear in steering column noted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,698 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,778 miles

front flexi brake hoses perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front flexi brake hoses perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 73,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,615 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,615 miles

Nearside 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 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 tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,340 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,336 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 73,875 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 61,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,053 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,272 miles

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

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 LXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 HS04 LXL, 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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HS04 LXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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