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M888 AJP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 AJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underseal applied to underside /badly corroded to underside

Fail 10 Oct 2025 95,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg /abs pump area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underseal applied to underside /badly corroded to underside

Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mount areas/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

very rusty to underside

Fail 9 Oct 2024 92,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mount areas/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

very rusty to underside

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,336 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all within system (2.1.5 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2023 90,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during brake roller test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all within system (2.1.5 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,252 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

handbrake lever modified with strap (bungi)

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,897 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 85,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 84,635 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,659 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,659 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 83,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills in poor condition.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills in poor condition.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 74,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,092 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,874 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,874 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,422 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 46,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 36,384 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,384 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,695 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 23,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,339 miles

tyre n/s/f worn on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,213 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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M888 AJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 M888 AJP, 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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M888 AJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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