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HT04 VPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,666 mi
Last recorded170,666 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 170,666 miles

Both rear light lenses cracked but not emiting white light

Both rear wheel rims buckled

Front wipers poor

Nearside front wing mirror cracked and taped up

Offside front wing mirror cracked

Rear chassis rails corroded

Stone chips on winscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2010 145,343 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished.

Both wing mirrors cracked.

Both wiper blades in poor condition.

Corrosion around passenger side rear door glass.

Drivers side rear bumper missaligned.

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger side rear light lense cracked but does not emit white light.

Rear brake pads weraring low.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 145,343 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished.

Both wing mirrors cracked.

Both wiper blades in poor condition.

Corrosion around passenger side rear door glass.

Drivers side rear bumper missaligned.

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger side rear light lense cracked but does not emit white light.

Rear brake pads weraring low.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 133,748 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2008 112,251 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

handbrake travel

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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HT04 VPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT04 VPL, 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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HT04 VPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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