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LX04 JBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,752 miles

Front Jacking points corroded both sides

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,471 miles

Front Jacking points corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2019 125,490 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly damaged on lense

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 125,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight slightly damaged on lense

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 117,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pads look low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 114,868 miles

Both sill slightly corroded

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 17 May 2017 114,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both sill slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test (1.8)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 May 2016 111,084 miles

Exhaust tail pipe hitting body

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head lights poor

Fail 16 May 2016 111,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe hitting body

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head lights poor

Pass 6 May 2015 105,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both head lamps have water inside

Fail 6 May 2015 105,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both head lamps have water inside

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,428 miles

Nearside rear tyre reading 2.5mm

Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,428 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre reading 2.5mm

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,628 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2013 94,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,345 miles

both rear sill seams slightly bent

front brake pads approx 60% worn / 6000 miles

front exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear sill seams slightly bent

front brake pads approx 60% worn / 6000 miles

front exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,501 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 56,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 56,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,283 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 JBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JBY, 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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LX04 JBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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