MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion under bonnet on top of chassis legs and offside front wheel arche
general underbody corrosion throughout underside
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion throughout underside and in offside front wheel arch
corrosion on all brake pipes
corrosion on both inner and outer sills
corrosion throughout underside requires attention soon
corrosion on all brake pipes
corrosion on all coil springs
general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
heavy underside corrosion
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside 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 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)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED REAR INNER PADS APPEAR WORN ADVISE TO BE CHECKED
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
srs light stuck on
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
srs light stuck on
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)
Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet cable defective
wiper blades starting to split on edges
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet cable defective
wiper blades starting to split on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA04 VTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MA04 VTC, 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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MA04 VTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2004.
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