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LW04 HFX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,442 mi
Last recorded191,442 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2019 191,442 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Box section centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OS and NS SILLS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion to rear and front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface OS and NS reflectors damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 107,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 167,581 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended insecure (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad light on

parking brake travel long

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,207 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 94,207 miles

Driver's door pillar missing STRAP MISSING (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edge (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 89,488 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective CABLE (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed MARKED YELLOW (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,727 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,674 miles

suspect fuel leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,674 miles

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

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

suspect fuel leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 97,451 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,451 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,089 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,256 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 12,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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LW04 HFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LW04 HFX, 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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LW04 HFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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