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LL04 HFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,984 mi
Last recorded123,984 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 123,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting C post corroded to the extent there is a hole within 30cm of the door hinge. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All other 3 jacking points have slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Door stiff but opens and closes.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wiring exposed on lower footwell of passenger compartment.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 117,876 miles

Corrosion around all four jacking points.

Offside Front Lower Anti slip rubber pad missing from parking brake pedal - pedal is grooved.

Fail 14 Mar 2025 117,876 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion around all four jacking points.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Parking brake anti slip rubber missing but pedal manufactured with groves.

Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Parking brake anti slip rubber missing but pedal manufactured with groves.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,549 miles

Lower Jacking points corroded but structurally sound.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 98,549 miles

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

Lower Jacking points corroded but structurally sound.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,188 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion on front chassis rail in engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2020 59,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on front chassis rail in engine bay

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,867 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 55,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,444 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,066 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,153 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CUT BUT NOT TO CORDS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,216 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,289 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre damaged near side rear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,289 miles

Tyre damaged near side rear

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,617 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 34,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,272 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,365 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,924 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 19,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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LL04 HFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LL04 HFJ, 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 LL04 HFJ registered?

LL04 HFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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