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MB04 DXS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

294,606 mi
Last recorded294,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 DXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 294,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 277,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 258,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 238,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 217,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 204,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 183,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 162,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 144,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 102,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,098 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,905 miles

bulb failure warning on instrument panel

n/s and o/s steering rack gaiters vacuumed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,721 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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MB04 DXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MB04 DXS, 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 MB04 DXS registered?

MB04 DXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is MB04 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 DXS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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