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LX04 HVU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,492 mi
Last recorded125,492 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 HVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 125,492 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system excessively rough knocking/excessive play (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 116,476 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 106,815 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 106,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,572 miles

N/S Mirror Broken

Slight Handbrake Travel

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S Mirror Broken

O/S/F Headlamp Lens Cracked

Slight Handbrake Travel

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 52,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,351 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 44,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 39,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,264 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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LX04 HVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LX04 HVU, 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 LX04 HVU registered?

LX04 HVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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