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LW04 ZYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,042 mi
Last recorded180,042 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 ZYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 180,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

side loading door skin has corrosion

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2024 180,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

side loading door skin has corrosion

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 167,071 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 162,669 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 162,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (near spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis box corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector slightly damaged

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,733 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear quarter panel corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

side door corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,519 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg top has corrosion but not yet considered excessive

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate has corrosion

both sides outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2018 113,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg top has corrosion but not yet considered excessive

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate has corrosion

both sides outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,846 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion beneath scuttle panel (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded high pressure pipes in PAS system (2.3.2)

underside of vehicle corroded all over

Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,845 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion beneath scuttle panel (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet along bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded high pressure pipes in PAS system (2.3.2)

underside of vehicle corroded all over

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,245 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rub rail insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,591 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,917 miles

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

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

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 ZYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LW04 ZYC, 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 ZYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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