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MB04 DXU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,722 mi
Last recorded130,722 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 DXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 130,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis member marked yellow (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member all marked yellow (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,629 miles

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

airbag light not illuminating

clutch slips badly

handbrake travel close to limits

Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

airbag light not illuminating

clutch slips badly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage to windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage to windscreen

Pass 2 May 2014 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steel wheel fitted offside front

Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,204 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steel wheel fitted offside front

Pass 8 Feb 2013 104,357 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,362 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,331 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 35,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 DXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MB04 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

MB04 DXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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