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HY04 EDJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,097 mi
Last recorded151,097 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 EDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 151,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

under body corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 146,773 miles

body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2022 146,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2021 142,874 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2021 142,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2019 134,172 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,791 miles

has slight corrosion on sills

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear parking brake lever travel slightly long

Fail 6 Dec 2017 113,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear parking brake lever travel slightly long

Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,836 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 78,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 58,862 miles

o/s/f indicator and repeater losing colour

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cuts

Pass 20 May 2013 51,910 miles

door mirror covers are missing

off/side headlamp is slightly misty

off/side/front indicator and off/side wing repeter are starting to fade

play in near/side/front antiroll bar drop link

Fail 17 May 2013 51,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

door mirror covers are missing

off/side headlamp is slightly misty

off/side/front indicator and off/side wing repeter are starting to fade

play in near/side/front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 18 May 2012 45,855 miles

both front wipers have poor efficiency

insecure wiring in engine bay

near/side washer jet is broken

near/side/rear tyre is on 3mm

vibration when operating steering

Pass 10 May 2011 40,858 miles

Front disc pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 36,850 miles

Both door mirror covers missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 36,850 miles

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

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

Both door mirror covers missing

Heavy front tyre wear to both inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,846 miles

Both doors mirror covers missing

Fail 24 Apr 2009 31,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both doors mirror covers missing

Pass 6 May 2008 28,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,787 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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HY04 EDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HY04 EDJ, 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 HY04 EDJ registered?

HY04 EDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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