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LV04 UPE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 124,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,279 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 108,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,647 miles

Both inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 90,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,287 miles

brake pipes corroded n/s/f headlamp damp

Fail 25 Oct 2013 77,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded n/s/f headlamp damp

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,726 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

headlamps glasses deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

no.plate lights dull

o/s headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,400 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,134 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,188 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 67,188 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,059 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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LV04 UPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LV04 UPE, 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 LV04 UPE registered?

LV04 UPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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