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HV04 JXB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,869 mi
Last recorded158,869 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2021 158,869 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking - nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 156,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear inner arch weak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch weak

rear valance corroded

various parts of vehicle have corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2018 150,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) in rack arm ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 150,206 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) in rack arm ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 144,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various parts of (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various parts of (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 140,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to near side and off side out rigger but not within 30cm of testable component (seat belt mounting)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 138,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to near side and off side out rigger but not within 30cm of testable component (seat belt mounting)

Pass 3 May 2007 77,147 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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HV04 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV04 JXB, 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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HV04 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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